wisdom Quotes

It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All good things are difficult to achieve; and bad things are very easy to get.

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.

Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.

The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.

Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.

He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.

Old age, believe me, is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are gently shouldered off the stage, but then you are given such a comfortable front stall as spectator.

The faults of a superior person are like the sun and moon. They have their faults, and everyone sees them; they change and everyone looks up to them.