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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"A man's reputation is worth more than his fortune."
Vito Andolini
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"Wisdom comes from scars, not from books."
Vito Andolini
V
"A man's reputation is his most valuable possession."
Vito Andolini
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"Flattery is the universal currency."
Patrick Bateman
C
"A person is smart. People are dumb."
Clemenza
C
"A foolish man trusts everyone."
Clemenza
C
"Respect your elders."
Clemenza
C
"Keep your enemies closer than your friends."
Clemenza
C
"Never underestimate your opponent."
Clemenza
C
"Life teaches harsh lessons to the unprepared."
Clemenza
C
"Age brings wisdom if you pay attention."
Clemenza
K
"The world is not as simple as right and wrong."
Kay Adams-Corleone
K
"A woman's intuition should never be ignored."
Kay Adams-Corleone
K
"A man's character is defined by his choices."
Kay Adams-Corleone
K
"I have learned to accept what I cannot change."
Kay Adams-Corleone
K
"Pain teaches us lessons that happiness never can."
Kay Adams-Corleone
K
"I have learned to trust my instincts."
Kay Adams-Corleone
K
"I have learned that pride often comes before a fall."
Kay Adams-Corleone
P
"Leave the gun. Take the cannoli."
Peter Clemenza
P
"A wise man knows when to speak and when to stay silent."
Peter Clemenza
P
"The old ways are often the best ways."
Peter Clemenza
P
"Never make a decision when you're angry."
Peter Clemenza
P
"A wise decision today prevents problems tomorrow."
Peter Clemenza
P
"A clever man thinks before he acts."
Peter Clemenza
P
"A wise man listens more than he speaks."
Peter Clemenza
P
"Never let emotion cloud your judgment."
Peter Clemenza
P
"Wisdom comes from experience and reflection."
Peter Clemenza
P
"A wise man knows when to hold on and when to let go."
Peter Clemenza
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"I think it's the little things. You know, you notice a guy's knuckles are white because he's holding the chair so hard."
Vincent Vega
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"I believe in the power of a good conversation to change perspectives."
Vincent Vega