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

F
"I've learned that the heart is smarter than the brain."
Fry
F
"I've learned more from my mistakes than my successes."
Fry
C
"That's ignorant, and you should know better."
Carl Brutanananadilewski
C
"You can't fix stupid, I've learned that much."
Carl Brutanananadilewski
C
"I been around longer than you, so listen up."
Carl Brutanananadilewski
B
"Being a robot is great, but we don't have emotions, and sometimes that makes me very sad."
Bender
B
"Being 40% something is both a blessing and a curse."
Bender
B
"Every problem can be solved by bending something."
Bender
H
"I've learned that life is one crushing defeat after another until you just wish things would suck out already"
Homer Simpson
H
"I believe in three things: you can't fake competence, effort is for people who don't know how to do anything, and the future's so bright I gotta wear shades"
Homer Simpson
H
"The greatest riches are in your heart"
Homer Simpson
H
"I've learned more from my mistakes than anything else"
Homer Simpson
H
"Wisdom comes from experience and keeping meticulous records."
Hermes
H
"Every regulation exists for a reason, even the weird ones."
Hermes
A
"The pursuit of knowledge is never-ending and always rewarding."
Amy Wong
A
"I've learned that trying to be perfect is a waste of energy."
Amy Wong
A
"Wisdom comes from experience, both good and bad."
Amy Wong
Z
"Wisdom is knowing when to fight and when to run away screaming."
Zoidberg
Z
"I've learned that tentacles are not appreciated in formal dining settings."
Zoidberg
P
"I'm 160 years old and I still don't have all the answers."
Professor Farnsworth
F
"Wisdom comes from experience and a well-maintained chassis."
Flexo
L
"Sometimes the strongest thing you can do is admit you don't have all the answers."
Leela
L
"One eye might seem like a disadvantage, but it's taught me perspective."
Leela
F
"Leela, I don't have the best brain, but I have something you don't—a heart."
Fry
F
"Wisdom comes from making mistakes and learning from them."
Fry
C
"I seen a lot of things, and most of 'em was disappointing."
Carl Brutanananadilewski
C
"The wise thing is knowin' when to shut up and go inside."
Carl Brutanananadilewski
H
"Everyone's always in such a rush. But what's the point if you don't enjoy the journey?"
Hermes
H
"Wisdom comes from experience and reflection."
Hermes
H
"Mon, sometimes the best thing you can do is nothing."
Hermes