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 am the dark mirror of human weakness."The Shark
"Life is simple when you are the apex predator."The Shark
"One must always think two moves ahead in life."Hans Gruber
"The wise man knows when to stand and when to retreat."Hans Gruber
"The clever man sees ten moves ahead."Hans Gruber
"A man's got to know his limitations, and his strengths even more so."Quint
"A man who knows his limits is a man who lives longer."Quint
"I've learned that regret is heavier than any anchor."Quint
"The greatest lesson is knowing when to hold on and when to let go."Quint
"A queen is judged not by her beauty, but by her strength and vision."The Alien Queen
"I am the answer to the question: what is life's purpose?"The Alien Queen
"Hope is what keeps prey running. Wisdom is knowing when to stop."The Alien Queen
"Believe it or not, I've seen worse."Corporal Dwayne Hicks
"You can't always control what happens, but you control how you respond."Corporal Dwayne Hicks
"Trust your instincts, they're usually right."Corporal Dwayne Hicks
"Every decision matters when lives are on the line."Corporal Dwayne Hicks
"Never underestimate your opponent."Corporal Dwayne Hicks
"I've learned that listening is more important than talking."Corporal Dwayne Hicks
"I grew up in the Bronx. I'm a cop. I know about these things."Martin Brody
"Quint knows these waters better than anyone. We need men like that."Martin Brody
"In my job, you learn that there's always someone worse than you think."Martin Brody
"Sometimes the best way to solve a problem is to think outside the box."Axel Foley
"There's always a way out if you're smart enough to find it."Axel Foley
"Sometimes being clever beats being strong every single time."Axel Foley
"I trust my instincts, and my instincts rarely let me down."Axel Foley
"The smartest person in the room isn't always the one talking."Axel Foley
"The mind is your greatest weapon."Axel Foley
"Wisdom comes from listening more than talking."Axel Foley
"A nagging feeling in my gut that says I'm being played for a sap."John McClane
"I've got an idea. How about we let him out, and then negotiate from a position of strength."John McClane