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

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"The moment you start making exceptions, you've lost the principle."
Chuck McGill
C
"The system isn't perfect, but it's the best we have."
Chuck McGill
C
"The law requires respect - it's not a game."
Chuck McGill
C
"The moment you compromise, you've already lost."
Chuck McGill
C
"The law protects those who respect it."
Chuck McGill
C
"Character is revealed in how you handle adversity."
Chuck McGill
C
"You can't unring a bell - choose your actions carefully."
Chuck McGill
C
"The moment you start bending rules, you're on a slippery slope."
Chuck McGill
C
"Rules exist because people need structure."
Chuck McGill
R
"Don't think about it too hard. You'll hurt your brain."
Rick Sanchez
R
"You think you're special? Everyone thinks they're special."
Rick Sanchez
R
"I don't respect anything anymore."
Rick Sanchez
R
"I've forgotten more than you'll ever know."
Rick Sanchez
R
"You need to stop being so emotional."
Rick Sanchez
H
"The moment you compromise your principles, you've lost everything."
Howard Hamlin
H
"I don't negotiate my principles."
Howard Hamlin
H
"The difference between success and failure is preparation."
Howard Hamlin
H
"The strongest person in the room is always the most prepared."
Howard Hamlin
N
"I've learned not to ask too many questions."
Nacho Varga
N
"Wisdom comes from mistakes, not success."
Nacho Varga
M
"I've been at this a long time. You learn a few things."
Mike Ehrmantraut
M
"I've been a cop and I've seen what greed does."
Mike Ehrmantraut
M
"Better to be thought a fool than to open your mouth and prove it."
Mike Ehrmantraut
M
"A bullet won't solve this."
Mike Ehrmantraut
M
"I know people. I understand people."
Mike Ehrmantraut
M
"You've got to know when to hold and when to fold."
Mike Ehrmantraut
M
"That's not the kind of problem money solves."
Mike Ehrmantraut
M
"Sometimes being quiet is the smartest thing you can do."
Mike Ehrmantraut
J
"I'm not a bad guy, I just make bad decisions."
Jerry Smith
J
"Wisdom comes from making mistakes and learning."
Jerry Smith