Quotes about Wisdom
If we venture beyond the pale of Scripture, we are...exposed to all the illusions of imagination and enthusiasm.
- John Newton
No nation is permitted to live in ignorance with impunity.
- Thomas Jefferson
Our present condition is, Legislation without law; wisdom without a plan; a constitution without a name; and, what is strangely astonishing, perfect independence contending for dependence.
- Thomas Paine
The Indian's intercourse with Nature is at least such as admits of the greatest independence of each.
- Henry David Thoreau
You can be smart and happy or stupid and miserable. . . it's your choice
- Gordon Hinckley
Nothing is more powerful for your future than being a gatherer of good ideas and information. That's called doing your homework.
- Jim Rohn
Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.
- Nelson Mandela
Never make a permanent decision about a temporary situation.
- Bishop TD Jakes
People don't realize how a man's whole life can be changed by one book.
- Malcolm X
You cannot help but learn more as take the world into your hands. Take it up reverently, for it is and old piece of clay, with millions of thumbprints on it.
- John Updike
Be humble, or you'll stumble.
- DL Moody
He who takes offense when no offense is intended is a fool, and he who takes offense when offense is intended is a greater fool.
- Brigham Young