Quotes about Wisdom

When I was young, I said to God, 'God, tell me the mystery of the universe.' But God answered, 'That knowledge is for me alone.' So I said, 'God, tell me the mystery of the peanut.' Then God said, 'Well George, that's more nearly your size.' And he told me.

Stupidity is also a gift of God, but one mustn't misuse it.

When grace is joined with wrinkles, it is adorable. There is an unspeakable dawn in happy old age.

The secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.

As I give thought to the matter, I find four causes for the apparent misery of old age; first it withdraws us from active accomplishments; second, it renders the body less powerful; third, it deprives us of almost all forms of enjoyment; fourth, it

The parents age must be remembered, both for joy and anxiety.

Learning to dislike children at an early age saves a lot of expense and aggravation later in life.

Learning is an ornament in prosperity, a refuge in adversity, and a provision in old age.

How incessant and great are the ills with which a prolonged old age is replete.

It is not well to make great changes in old age.

Youth, large, lusty, loving - Youth, full of grace, force, fascination. Do you know that Old Age may come after you with equal grace, force, fascination?

If I had my life to live over again, I'd be a plumber.