Wisdom Quotes

"A truly wise man knows the difference between right and wrong."

"Sticking feathers up your butt does not make you a chicken."

"The trick is don't take any of this seriously."

"The lawyer with a briefcase can steal more than a hundred men with guns."

"The key to a great negotiation is knowing what the other man wants."

"Never underestimate the importance of being underestimated."

"A wise man never shows all his cards."

"The Don's greatest lesson was knowing when to be ruthless and when to be merciful."

"The Don's power came from understanding human nature."

"In business, the best deals are the ones where both sides benefit."

"You must learn to listen more than you speak."

"A man who rushes to judgment is a fool."

"The greatest lesson is knowing when to compromise and when to stand firm."

"You learn more by observing than by speaking."

"The Don taught me that silence is often the best answer."

"The world is rude, Miss Starling. But I am not."

"A pertinent question, Clarice."

"I think perhaps you are not a moron."

"Your instincts are good, Clarice."

"Ambition should be tempered with wisdom."

"I have given you what you needed."

"I have observed much in my years."

"Never discuss the business at the table."

"Never make a decision in anger."

"Wisdom comes with age and experience."

"The things you own end up owning you."

"Never hate your enemies. It clouds your judgment."

"A man must know himself."

"That's all I have to say on the matter."

"I learned to be suspicious of everyone."