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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"The true test of a man is his ability to admit he was wrong."Tom Hagen
"When you realize you are nothing, you realize you can be anything."The Narrator
"Your job is not who you are."The Narrator
"Maybe self-improvement isn't the answer."The Narrator
"The paradox is the only truth."The Narrator
"It is only in the dark moments that we understand the value of the light."The Narrator
"Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgment."Vito Corleone
"Respect must be earned, not demanded."Vito Corleone
"A man of few words commands more respect than one of many."Vito Corleone
"Wisdom is knowing when to act and when to wait."Vito Corleone
"I say we take off and nuke the entire site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure."Ellen Ripley
"Stay sharp. Stay ready. That's how you stay alive."Ellen Ripley
"I trust my instincts. They've kept me alive this long."Ellen Ripley
"Wisdom is knowing your limits and pushing past them anyway."Ellen Ripley
"Never tell anybody outside the family what you're thinking."Sonny Corleone
"Be smart—know what you're fighting for."Sonny Corleone
"You gotta know when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em."Sonny Corleone
"Trust nobody completely—everybody has an angle."Sonny Corleone
"It's not personal, Sonny. It's strictly business."Michael Corleone
"A consigliere should always tell the truth, but rarely."Michael Corleone
"Never tell anybody outside the family what you're thinking again."Michael Corleone
"In business, as in life, you must know when to hold and when to fold."Michael Corleone
"Money is power, but respect is everything."Michael Corleone
"Don't let your emotions cloud your judgment."Michael Corleone
"A true gentleman always knows when to speak and when to listen."Michael Corleone
"You're a young girl. You got your whole life ahead of you. You don't want to throw it away."Travis Bickle
"I'm learning that people are not what they seem."Travis Bickle
"Knowledge is power, but wisdom is knowing when to use it."Tom Hagen
"Every decision has a consequence."Tom Hagen
"You want to know the secret? There is no secret."Tony Montana