Quotes about Wisdom
Prudence is foresight and far-sightedness. It's the ability to make immediate decisions on the basis of their longer-range effects.
— John Ortberg
Prudence is not hesitation, procrastination, or moderation. It is not driving in the middle of the road. It is not the way of ambivalence, indecision, or safety.
— John Ortberg
We must believe what is good and true about the prophets, that they were sages, that they did understand what proceeded from their mouths, and that they bore prudence on their lips.
— Origen
Leaders who fail to prune their pride will meet demise. That's not a guess, it's a guarantee. With pride, it's not a matter of 'if' we will fall, but 'when.' There are no exceptions.
— John Maxwell
You know, I have found out in the course of a long public life that the things I did not say never hurt me.
— Calvin Coolidge
It is folly to punish your neighbor by fire when you live next door.
— Publilius Syrus
God's commandments are not given to limit or punish us.
— Joseph Wirthlin
Not to engage in the pursuit of ideas is to live like ants instead of like men.
— Mortimer Adler
Authentic spiritual authority is what puts you in touch with reality.
— John Ortberg
You can't fool children.
— Eric Metaxas
Foresight has been a distinguishing characteristic of all truly great political, religious, and social betterment leaders.
— John Mott
I think our elderly are forgotten sometimes.
— Ricky Gervais