Wisdom Quotes

"The greatest deception men suffer is from their own opinions."

"In the day of prosperity do not forget the day of adversity."

"The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time."

"Know thyself, for self-knowledge is the greatest weapon any warrior can possess."

"The greatest strength lies not in what we can do, but in what we choose not to do."

"A wise leader listens more than he speaks, observes more than he acts."

"A man who fears nothing has already lost everything worth protecting."

"Vengeance is a poison that destroys the vessel that holds it."

"To know the cost of victory before entering battle is to respect the battle itself."

"The art of leadership is knowing when to hold the reins tight and when to release them."

"Those who understand the value of silence are truly wise."

"Those who flee from one danger often run into another."

"Wisdom is not the accumulation of knowledge, but its application."

"Those who master themselves master the world."

"Wisdom begins when we admit that no single person should rule all others."

"In giving the people power, I have given them the burden of themselves."

"A society that listens to all voices will hear both truth and falsehood; that is the price of freedom."

"A true warrior measures his worth not in gold, but in honor."

"The past teaches us, but we live in the present."

"A humble man is stronger than a prideful king."

"The greatest strength is knowing when not to use force."

"A well-ordered mind produces a well-ordered realm."

"A smile conceals many thoughts; beware the smiling face."

"The passing of years brings wisdom only to those who reflect."

"To find yourself, first understand the nature of your own mind."

"The wise man recognizes that his knowledge is but a small spark in the darkness."

"Words spoken carelessly are like arrows released from a bow; they cannot be recalled."

"In the cultivation of the mind lies the cultivation of the soul."

"The practice of daily reflection is the practice of continuous improvement."

"The path to wisdom is paved with the stones of mistakes honestly confronted."