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

L
"I've learned more from failures than successes."
Leela
F
"Oh sure, I could do that, but I can't."
Fry
F
"I've learned that sometimes you just have to trust your gut."
Fry
F
"I think that's the most important thing I've ever heard."
Fry
B
"If I only had a brain..."
Bender
M
"Homer, you're being ridiculous again."
Marge Simpson
M
"We all make mistakes, but what matters is how we learn from them."
Marge Simpson
M
"I try to approach problems with calm and reason."
Marge Simpson
M
"I've learned to let go of things I can't control."
Marge Simpson
M
"I've learned that perfection is the enemy of good."
Marge Simpson
M
"I try to be a voice of reason in my family."
Marge Simpson
H
"I want to share something with you: the real God uses tricks. He's not omnipotent, he's just been around."
Homer Simpson
H
"Weaseling out of things is important to learn. It's what separates us from the animals... except the weasel."
Homer Simpson
H
"Could you describe the rattle you're hearing? Is it more of a 'ping' or a 'ding'?"
Homer Simpson
H
"I'm not always the best person to give advice, but life is weird."
Homer Simpson
Z
"I've always wondered if there was something wrong with me, but neurology is not an exact science."
Zoidberg
H
"I've seen a lot of things in my life, and this ranks somewhere near the middle."
Hermes
H
"When you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all."
Hermes
H
"That's why I always say: Expect the worst, file accordingly."
Hermes
P
"My dear friends, we must use science for good, not evil."
Professor Farnsworth
P
"Knowledge without wisdom is just noise."
Professor Farnsworth
A
"Wisdom isn't just knowing facts; it's understanding their meaning."
Amy Wong
L
"I don't need two eyes to see what's really important."
Leela
L
"I've learned to trust my instincts."
Leela
L
"Knowledge is power, but wisdom is knowing how to use it."
Leela
F
"They call me Flexo because I'm flexible in body and spirit."
Flexo
F
"Flexibility of mind is more important than flexibility of body."
Flexo
F
"I don't understand anything anymore, but I'm okay with that."
Fry
F
"I've learned that the future is not what I expected, but it's better because of you."
Fry
F
"Why worry about tomorrow when you can enjoy today?"
Fry