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