Wisdom Quotes

Small: The current wisdom now is that if the three networks are covering the news the same way the difference is the
"The current wisdom now is that if the three networks are covering the news the same way the difference is the anchor people. I think that won't be true in the future"
Roone Arledge, Journalist
Small: There is no pain equal to that which two lovers can inflict on one another. This should be made clear to all w
"There is no pain equal to that which two lovers can inflict on one another. This should be made clear to all who contemplate such a union. The avoidance of this pain is the beginning of wisdom, for it is strong enough to contaminate the rest of our lives"
Cyril Connolly, Journalist
Small: Who knows for what we live, and struggle, and die? Wise men write many books, in words too hard to understand.
"Who knows for what we live, and struggle, and die? Wise men write many books, in words too hard to understand. But this, the purpose of our lives, the end of all our struggle, is beyond all human wisdom"
Alan Paton, Novelist
Small: Even wisdom has to yield to self-interest
Pindar
"Even wisdom has to yield to self-interest"
Pindar, Poet
Small: In complete darkness we are all the same, it is only our knowledge and wisdom that separates us, dont let your
"In complete darkness we are all the same, it is only our knowledge and wisdom that separates us, don't let your eyes deceive you"
Janet Jackson, Musician
Small: Purity engenders Wisdom, Passion avarice, and Ignorance folly, infatuation and darkness
"Purity engenders Wisdom, Passion avarice, and Ignorance folly, infatuation and darkness"
Cyril Connolly, Journalist
Small: Every indication of wisdom, taken from the effect, is equally an indication of power to execute what wisdom pl
"Every indication of wisdom, taken from the effect, is equally an indication of power to execute what wisdom planned"
Thomas Reid, Philosopher
Small: The all-seeing eye of God beheld our deplorable state infinite pity touched the heart of the Father of mercies
"The all-seeing eye of God beheld our deplorable state; infinite pity touched the heart of the Father of mercies; and infinite wisdom laid the plan of our recovery"
David Brainerd, Clergyman
Small: Our wisdom comes from our experience, and our experience comes from our foolishness
"Our wisdom comes from our experience, and our experience comes from our foolishness"
Sacha Guitry, Director
Small: Theres a beauty to wisdom and experience that cannot be faked. Its impossible to be mature without having live
"There's a beauty to wisdom and experience that cannot be faked. It's impossible to be mature without having lived"
Amy Grant, Musician
Small: Logic is the beginning of wisdom, not the end
"Logic is the beginning of wisdom, not the end"
Leonard Nimoy, Actor
Small: Pain is the doorway to wisdom and to truth
"Pain is the doorway to wisdom and to truth"
Keith Miller, Author
Small: If you have the guts to keep making mistakes, your wisdom and intelligence leap forward with huge momentum
"If you have the guts to keep making mistakes, your wisdom and intelligence leap forward with huge momentum"
Holly Near, Musician
Small: I have tried at every point to seek Gods wisdom on the decisions I made, and I made it my business to speak up
"I have tried at every point to seek God's wisdom on the decisions I made, and I made it my business to speak up on behalf of the things God tells us are important to Him"
Jesse Helms, Politician
Small: In garden arrangement, as in all other kinds of decorative work, one has not only to acquire a knowledge of wh
"In garden arrangement, as in all other kinds of decorative work, one has not only to acquire a knowledge of what to do, but also to gain some wisdom in perceiving what it is well to let alone"
Gertrude Jekyll, Celebrity
Small: Many people have their reputations as reporters and analysts because they are on television, batting around co
"Many people have their reputations as reporters and analysts because they are on television, batting around conventional wisdom. A lot of these people have never reported a story"
Bob Woodward, Journalist
Small: You want people walking away from the conversation with some kernel of wisdom or some kind of impact
"You want people walking away from the conversation with some kernel of wisdom or some kind of impact"
Harry Dean Stanton, Actor
Small: Through mutual understanding, sincerity and goodwill, and with great wisdom and broad views, the leaders on bo
"Through mutual understanding, sincerity and goodwill, and with great wisdom and broad views, the leaders on both sides should jointly initiate new opportunities for peace, stability, cooperation and mutual benefit"
Chen Shui-bian, Statesman
Small: Wisdom is the quality that keeps you from getting into situations where you need it
"Wisdom is the quality that keeps you from getting into situations where you need it"
Doug Larson, Cartoonist
Small: Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when youd have preferred to talk
"Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred to talk"
Doug Larson, Cartoonist
Small: We all admire the wisdom of people who come to us for advice
"We all admire the wisdom of people who come to us for advice"
Arthur Helps, Historian
Small: No man is the wiser for his learning it may administer matter to work in, or objects to work upon but wit and
"No man is the wiser for his learning; it may administer matter to work in, or objects to work upon; but wit and wisdom are born with a man"
John Selden, Statesman
Small: Tragedy is a tool for the living to gain wisdom, not a guide by which to live
"Tragedy is a tool for the living to gain wisdom, not a guide by which to live"
Robert Kennedy, Politician
Small: The perceived wisdom is that people do not go in large numbers to black-and-white movies anymore - which is a
"The perceived wisdom is that people do not go in large numbers to black-and-white movies anymore - which is a great shame, but I'd love to make a black-and-white movie one day"
Sam Mendes, Director
Small: Wisdom and penetration are the fruit of experience, not the lessons of retirement and leisure. Great necessiti
Abigail Adams
"Wisdom and penetration are the fruit of experience, not the lessons of retirement and leisure. Great necessities call out great virtues"
Abigail Adams, First Lady
Small: Start with God - the first step in learning is bowing down to God only fools thumb their noses at such wisdom
"Start with God - the first step in learning is bowing down to God; only fools thumb their noses at such wisdom and learning"
King Solomon, Royalty
Small: Turn your wounds into wisdom
Oprah Winfrey
"Turn your wounds into wisdom"
Oprah Winfrey, Entertainer
Small: But in its final creation it was not the part of the Fathers power to fail as though exhausted. It was not the
"But in its final creation it was not the part of the Father's power to fail as though exhausted. It was not the part of His wisdom to waver in a needful matter through poverty of counsel"
Giovanni Pico della Mirandola, Writer
Small: I keep my friends as misers do their treasure, because, of all the things granted us by wisdom, none is greate
"I keep my friends as misers do their treasure, because, of all the things granted us by wisdom, none is greater or better than friendship"
Pietro Aretino, Poet
Small: Contemplation and wisdom are highest achievements and man is not totally at home with them
"Contemplation and wisdom are highest achievements and man is not totally at home with them"
Gabriel Marcel, Philosopher
Small: Follow your instincts. Thats where true wisdom manifests itself
Oprah Winfrey
"Follow your instincts. That's where true wisdom manifests itself"
Oprah Winfrey, Entertainer
Small: Great wisdom is generous petty wisdom is contentious. Great speech is impassioned, small speech cantankerous
Zhuang Zi
"Great wisdom is generous; petty wisdom is contentious. Great speech is impassioned, small speech cantankerous"
Zhuang Zi, Philosopher
Small: A true king is measured not by his wealth or his power, but by his wisdom and his compassion
Philip III
"A true king is measured not by his wealth or his power, but by his wisdom and his compassion"
Philip III, Royalty
Small: A man begins cutting his wisdom teeth the first time he bites off more than he can chew
"A man begins cutting his wisdom teeth the first time he bites off more than he can chew"
Herb Caen, Journalist
Small: Mans wisdom is his best friend folly his worst enemy
"Man's wisdom is his best friend; folly his worst enemy"
William Temple
Small: There was endless action - not just football, but sailboats, tennis and other things: movement. There was endl
"There was endless action - not just football, but sailboats, tennis and other things: movement. There was endless talk - the ambassador at the head of the table laying out the prevailing wisdom, but everyone else weighing in with their opinions and taking part"
Charles Spalding
Small: Instead of looking at life as a narrowing funnel, we can see it ever widening to choose the things we want to
"Instead of looking at life as a narrowing funnel, we can see it ever widening to choose the things we want to do, to take the wisdom we've learned and create something"
Liz Carpenter, Writer
Small: It is costly wisdom that is bought by experience
"It is costly wisdom that is bought by experience"
Roger Ascham, Writer
Small: Authority without wisdom is like a heavy ax without an edge, fitter to bruise than polish
"Authority without wisdom is like a heavy ax without an edge, fitter to bruise than polish"
Anne Bradstreet, Poet
Small: Wisdom prepares for the worst, but folly leaves the worst for the day when it comes
"Wisdom prepares for the worst, but folly leaves the worst for the day when it comes"
Richard Cecil, Clergyman