Wisdom Quotes

All human wisdom works and has worries and grief as reward.

Nature and books belong to the eyes that see them.

When defeat is inevitable, it is wisest to yield.

Everything important always begins from something trivial.

It is the nature of the wise to resist pleasures, but the foolish to be a slave to them.

Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment.

When written in Chinese, the word 'crisis' is composed of two characters. One represents danger and the other represents opportunity.

You've got to go out on a limb sometimes because that's where the fruit is.

Wisdom ceases to be wisdom when it becomes too proud to weep, too grave to laugh, and too selfish to seek other than itself.

Cleverness is not wisdom.

My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it's on your plate.

Who is wise in love, love most, say least.

To be satisfied with a little, is the greatest wisdom; and he that increaseth his riches, increaseth his cares; but a contented mind is a hidden treasure, and trouble findeth it not.

When an opponent comes forward, move in and greet him; if he wants to pull back, send him on his way.

Let me warn you, if you start chasing after views, you'll be left without bread and without views.

Wisdom is always an overmatch for strength.

The wisdom of the wise and the experience of the ages are perpetuated by quotations.

All this worldly wisdom was once the unamiable heresy of some wise man.

Let deeds match words.

It is like the seed put in the soil - the more one sows, the greater the harvest.