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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M
"I have made so many mistakes."
Michael Corleone
M
"The best way to handle an enemy is to make him a friend."
Michael Corleone
M
"I will not be fooled again."
Michael Corleone
M
"The greatest lesson is knowing when to stop."
Michael Corleone
M
"I will not let emotion guide my decisions."
Michael Corleone
M
"I understand now what my father understood always."
Michael Corleone
T
"You're a young girl, you should be at home."
Travis Bickle
T
"A person is smart. People are dumb."
Travis Bickle
T
"I'm driving by night, thinking all day."
Travis Bickle
T
"Some things are better left alone."
Travis Bickle
T
"I'm not crazy, I'm just careful."
Travis Bickle
T
"I got to be careful what I say."
Travis Bickle
S
"A lawyer with his briefcase can steal more than a hundred men with guns."
Sonny Corleone
S
"You talk about things you shouldn't."
Sonny Corleone
S
"In Sicily, women are more dangerous than shotguns."
Sonny Corleone
S
"I've been thinking about what we should do."
Sonny Corleone
S
"I respect Tom. He's a smart man."
Sonny Corleone
S
"Don't be a fool, Tom."
Sonny Corleone
S
"You've got to learn when to keep quiet."
Sonny Corleone
S
"You're going to understand someday."
Sonny Corleone
S
"I know what's best for you."
Sonny Corleone
T
"The key to life is knowing when to hold and when to fold."
Tony Montana
T
"Wisdom is knowing when to fight and when to run."
Tony Montana
T
"A lawyer with a briefcase can steal more than a hundred men with guns."
Tom Hagen
T
"Never let your emotions control your decisions."
Tom Hagen
T
"A good reputation takes years to build and seconds to destroy."
Tom Hagen
T
"In every negotiation, know your opponent's weakness before you begin."
Tom Hagen
T
"The best decisions are made with a clear head and a calm heart."
Tom Hagen
T
"The quiet person often knows the most."
Tom Hagen
T
"Every action has a consequence; choose wisely."
Tom Hagen