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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"I've learned that wisdom often comes too late."
Raoul Silva
B
"A man who trusts no one is a man who cannot be betrayed."
Blofeld
B
"Sentiment is a luxury for the dead, not the living."
Blofeld
B
"My enemies make the mistake of assuming I am like them."
Blofeld
B
"Sentiment clouds judgment; I prefer the clarity of logic."
Blofeld
B
"To understand my enemy, I must first understand his desire."
Blofeld
B
"Humility is the mask the weak wear to avoid conflict."
Blofeld
N
"These people are dumb, even for soldiers."
Newt
N
"You can't trust them, they're not who you think they are."
Newt
N
"That's what it takes."
Newt
T
"I have no need for your wisdom. I am wisdom."
The Alien Queen
T
"Wisdom comes to those who survive. I have survived."
The Alien Queen
J
"I have a feeling there's a great deal more to you than meets the eye."
James Bond
J
"I've learned never to underestimate an opponent."
James Bond
D
"Entertainment dulls the mind of the ordinary."
Dr. No
D
"Beauty can be a distraction from purpose."
Dr. No
D
"Every adversary teaches me something valuable."
Dr. No
D
"I prefer intelligence in my enemies."
Dr. No
D
"Your ideals are quaint relics of a simpler time."
Dr. No
C
"Looks like love isn't the only thing that can grow in the dark."
Corporal Dwayne Hicks
C
"Sometimes the best weapon is knowing when not to fight."
Corporal Dwayne Hicks
C
"Wisdom comes from mistakes and living to learn from them."
Corporal Dwayne Hicks
C
"Intelligence means knowing when you're outmatched and finding another way."
Corporal Dwayne Hicks
A
"I trust my instincts, and they haven't let me down yet."
Axel Foley
A
"Every mistake teaches you something if you're paying attention."
Axel Foley
A
"You can't control what happens—only how you respond."
Axel Foley
A
"Wisdom comes from experience and listening to others."
Axel Foley
A
"Sentiment is the disease of the soft-minded."
Auric Goldfinger
A
"Every decision must serve the greater objective."
Auric Goldfinger
N
"I only like it when they show me what I should like."
Newt