wisdom Quotes

As it is the characteristic of great wits to say much in few words, so small wits seem to have the gift of speaking much and saying nothing.

In the misfortunes of our best friends we always find something not altogether displeasing to us.

Self-interest makes some people blind, and others sharp-sighted.

Perfect behavior is born of complete indifference.

We seldom find any person of good sense, except those who share our opinions.

There are heroes in evil as well as in good.

It's the height of folly to want to be the only wise one.

It is easier to be wise for others than for ourselves.

Nothing is so contagious as example; and we never do any great good or evil which does not produce its like.

The principal point of cleverness is to know how to value things just as they deserve.