wisdom Quotes

To free a person from error is to give, and not to take away.

Knowledge which is divorced from justice, may be called cunning rather than wisdom.

The wise have always said the same things, and fools, who are the majority have always done just the opposite.

Wicked thoughts and worthless efforts gradually set their mark on the face, especially the eyes.

Rightly defined philosophy is simply the love of wisdom.

Fear is not a lasting teacher of duty.

Time destroys the speculation of men, but it confirms nature.

Nothing stands out so conspicuously, or remains so firmly fixed in the memory, as something which you have blundered.

Nobody can give you wiser advice than yourself.

Brevity is the best recommendation of speech, whether in a senator or an orator.