Wisdom Quotes

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

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"One should approach life with an open heart and open mind."
Sue Ann Nivens
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"I've learned that wisdom often comes from our mistakes."
Sue Ann Nivens
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"One must always maintain proper etiquette, even in crisis."
Sue Ann Nivens
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"The secret to everything is just being genuine."
Sue Ann Nivens
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"I've learned that listening is more important than speaking."
Sue Ann Nivens
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"I've always believed that people are fundamentally good."
Sue Ann Nivens
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"Wisdom is knowing when to speak and when to let your looks do the talking."
Ted Baxter
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"Wise men listen more than they speak - but I'm not that wise."
Ted Baxter
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"You can't save everyone, but you can save someone. That's what matters."
M*A*S*H
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"When everything falls apart, focus on what you can control."
M*A*S*H
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"In journalism, your reputation is everything."
Lou Grant
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"You can't please everyone, so please yourself and do it right."
Lou Grant
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"Every story matters, from the front page to the back."
Lou Grant
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"The best moments in life often come from the toughest times."
Lou Grant
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"I've learned to listen more and talk less as I've gotten older."
Lou Grant
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"I value a person who admits their mistakes."
Lou Grant
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"I've learned that listening is more valuable than speaking."
Lou Grant
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"The secret to life is knowing how to work a room and look good doing it."
Ted Baxter
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"I've always said: fake it till you make it—like my sincerity."
Ted Baxter
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"A woman's place is in the home, preferably someone else's home where she can organize things properly."
Sue Ann Nivens
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"Good manners are the cornerstone of society, and I am society's foremost expert."
Sue Ann Nivens
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"Wisdom comes with age, good skin care, and an excellent memory for details."
Sue Ann Nivens
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"I've seen empires fall and careers crumble—perspective matters."
Lou Grant
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"The truth may hurt, but lies hurt worse in the long run."
Lou Grant
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"You think you know everything until you've lived seventy years."
Lou Grant
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"The best decisions come from clear heads and honest hearts."
Lou Grant
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"You can't please everyone, so please yourself with integrity."
Lou Grant
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"You can't control the news, only how you cover it."
Lou Grant
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"That's a good question—ask me tomorrow when I have an answer."
Lou Grant
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"The young think they know everything; the old know they don't."
Lou Grant