wisdom Quotes

This is the highest wisdom that I own; freedom and life are earned by those alone who conquer them each day anew.

Piety is not a goal but a means to attain through the purest peace of mind the highest culture.

Nothing is worth more than this day.

Wisdom is found only in truth.

Error is acceptable as long as we are young; but one must not drag it along into old age.

In the end we retain from our studies only that which we practically apply.

Everything in the world may be endured except continual prosperity.

Ignorant men raise questions that wise men answered a thousand years ago.

The credit of advancing science has always been due to individuals and never to the age.

Great thoughts and a pure heart, that is what we should ask from God.