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