Wisdom Quotes

The best minds across centuries have wrestled with what it means to be wise. These quotes capture their hard-won insights.

64329 quotes

V
"I don't believe in second chances. I believe in hard evidence."
Veronica Mars
V
"I'm not jaded. I'm experienced."
Veronica Mars
J
"I've made mistakes, but I've never regretted learning from them."
Joan Holloway
J
"I believe in second chances, but not unlimited ones."
Joan Holloway
J
"I've learned that wisdom is often purchased with pain."
Joan Holloway
M
"Sentiment is a chemical defect found on the losing side."
Moriarty
M
"Sentiment clouds judgment and weakens the mind."
Moriarty
M
"Observe everything, forget nothing, act with precision."
Moriarty
M
"I have eliminated every threat because I see them before they exist."
Moriarty
M
"Every choice you make has already been anticipated by me."
Moriarty
M
"Sentiment dies first in those destined for greatness."
Moriarty
R
"The secret to happiness is knowing when to hold on and when to let go."
Roger Sterling
R
"Wisdom comes with age and experience."
Roger Sterling
P
"I believe in second chances, but only if you've learned from the first one."
Peggy Olson
P
"I've learned that the only person you can control is yourself."
Peggy Olson
S
"Elementary, my dear Watson."
Sherlock Holmes
S
"The world is full of obvious things which no one ever observes."
Sherlock Holmes
S
"Everything is connected if you look closely enough."
Sherlock Holmes
S
"A locked room mystery is merely a puzzle with walls."
Sherlock Holmes
S
"Every person carries their life story on them if you know how to read it."
Sherlock Holmes
S
"The human heart is deceitful, but the mind cannot lie."
Sherlock Holmes
S
"Passion clouds judgment, which is why I avoid it."
Sherlock Holmes
S
"A question, not an accusation, often reveals the truth."
Sherlock Holmes
S
"I see what others miss because I look where they don't."
Sherlock Holmes
S
"The game requires a sharp mind and sharper instincts."
Sherlock Holmes
J
"There's nothing to it. I'm sure you'll find it all perfectly obvious."
John Watson
J
"Sometimes the simplest answer is the correct one."
John Watson
J
"You'll thank me for this someday, even if you don't now."
John Watson
J
"I've seen too much to believe in coincidences."
John Watson
J
"I've learned to trust my instincts."
John Watson