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 world needs more laughter and less judgment."
Peter Sellers
"The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese."
Spike Milligan
J
"You learn more from your failures than your successes."
Jim Henson
J
"I think every person has a unique gift to offer."
Jim Henson
J
"I've learned that failure is just feedback."
Jim Henson
J
"The most important skill is listening."
Jim Henson
J
"Every person has a story worth hearing."
Jim Henson
J
"I believe that darkness teaches us to value light."
Jim Henson
E
"Don't take yourself too seriously; nobody else does"
Eric Idle
E
"The past is a comedy, the future is a mystery, the present is a gift"
Eric Idle
E
"Wisdom comes from failure more often than success"
Eric Idle
E
"Wisdom is knowing what battles are worth fighting"
Eric Idle
"You have to surround yourself with people who are smarter than you are."
Lorne Michaels
"Build shows around people's talents, not their limitations."
Lorne Michaels
"You learn more from failure than you ever will from success."
Lorne Michaels
"The simplest jokes are often the hardest ones to write."
Lorne Michaels
"You have to be willing to kill your favorites to save the show."
Lorne Michaels
A
"Mistakes are learning opportunities."
Andy Samberg
"Life teaches you lessons if you're willing to listen."
Kenan Thompson
"Your perspective shapes your reality."
Kenan Thompson
J
"When you realize you're not as important as you thought, it becomes very liberating."
John Cleese
J
"A moment of silence is more powerful than a thousand words when used at the right moment."
John Cleese
J
"A truly intelligent person is someone who can hold two opposing views without becoming hostile."
John Cleese
J
"Wisdom is knowing what you don't know and being comfortable with that."
John Cleese
"Wisdom comes from experience and reflection."
Cecily Strong
K
"Wisdom is knowing what truly matters."
Kristen Wiig
"Nudge nudge, wink wink—sometimes understanding is in the unspoken."
Monty Python
"You cannot argue your way to truth if your opponent is a brick."
Monty Python
"Seagulls are not our friends, but recognizing danger is wisdom."
Monty Python
"The killer rabbit has teeth; underestimate nothing in life's journey."
Monty Python