Wisdom is a precious commodity that can be found in the words and insights of those who have traversed the paths of life with thoughtfulness and discernment. The following 44 quotes are a collection of such wisdom, offering guidance, perspective, and a deeper understanding of the human experience. They touch on various aspects of life, from relationships and personal growth to the pursuit of knowledge and the meaning of existence. These words have the power to make us pause, reflect, and perhaps even change the way we approach the world around us.
1. “The unexamined life is not worth living.”
2. “Know thyself.”
3. “To be wise is to see the connections between things.”
4. “The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.”
5. “Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it.”
6. “A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a fool can learn from a wise answer.”
7. “The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook.”
8. “Wisdom is found only in truth.”
9. “He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened.”
10. “The wise man does not lay up his own treasures. The more he gives to others, the more he has for himself.”
11. “Wisdom is the daughter of experience.”
12. “A word to the wise is sufficient.”
13. “The wise person has long ears and a short tongue.”
14. “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.”
15. “The wise man learns by the mistakes of others, the fool by his own.”
16. “True wisdom is less prescriptive and more descriptive.”
17. “Wisdom consists of the anticipation of consequences.”
18. “The wise man adapts himself to circumstances, as water shapes itself to the vessel that contains it.”
19. “Wisdom is the power to put our time and our knowledge to the proper use.”
20. “A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.”
21. “Wisdom is the reward of a lifetime of listening when you’d have preferred to talk.”
22. “The wise find pleasure in water; the virtuous find pleasure in mountains. The wise are active; the virtuous are tranquil. The wise are joyful; the virtuous are long-lived.”
23. “Wisdom is like electricity. There is no permanently wise man, but men capable of wisdom, who, being put into certain company, or other favorable conditions, become wise for a short time, as glasses rubbed
acquire electric power for a while.”
24. “The wise man builds his city on the rock of justice and righteousness.”
25. “Wisdom is the quality that keeps you from getting into situations where you need it.”
26. “The wise man does not quarrel with his lot, but makes the best of it.”
27. “Wisdom is the ability to use knowledge, experience, understanding, common sense and insight to make sound decisions and judgments.”
28. “The wise man is he who, when he has the choice of two evils, chooses the least.”
29. “Wisdom is the sum of all our past follies, and of all our present apprehensions.”
30. “The wise man has his follies, no less than the fool; but it has been said that he is a fool that cannot conceal them.”
31. “Wisdom is the child of love and patience.”
32. “The wise man is always a good listener.”
33. “Wisdom is the knowledge of how to live a good life.”
34. “The wise man is not for sale; he is not for hire. He is not for barter. He is not for trade. He is not for lease. He is not for loan. He is not for rent. He is not for giveaway. He is not for bargain. He is not for discount.
He is not for coupon. He is not for deal. He is not for offer. He is not for sale.”
35. “Wisdom is the fountain of life to those who have it.”
36. “The wise man will always be a beginner.”
37. “Wisdom is the ability to think and act using knowledge, experience, understanding, common sense and insight.”
38. “The wise man’s tongue is a shield, not a sword.”
39. “Wisdom is the key to unlocking the mysteries of life.”
40. “The wise man’s wealth is his knowledge.”
41. “Wisdom is the art of living well and dying well.”
42. “The wise man does not seek revenge; he waits for karma.”
43. “Wisdom is the harmony between knowledge and action.”
44. “The wise man looks to the heavens and the earth and learns from both.”
Conclusion
These 44 profound wise quotes serve as a treasury of knowledge and inspiration. They encourage us to seek wisdom in our own lives, to question, to learn, and to grow. By internalizing these words, we can become more attuned to the nuances of the world and make more informed and thoughtful decisions. Let these quotes be a constant reminder that wisdom is a journey, not a destination, and that we have the opportunity to gain it with each passing day and experience.
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