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    I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the greater it will be.

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A fool flatters himself, a wise man flatters the fool.

A fool flatters himself, a wise man flatters the fool.

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Wisdom ceases to be wisdom when it becomes too proud to weep, too grave to laugh, and too selfish to read more

Wisdom ceases to be wisdom when it becomes too proud to weep, too grave to laugh, and too selfish to seek other than itself.

by Kahlil Gibran Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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We thought, because we had power, we had wisdom.

We thought, because we had power, we had wisdom.

by Stephen Vincent Benet Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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There is no pain equal to that which two lovers can inflict on one another. This should be made clear read more

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.

by Cyril Connolly Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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Wisdom oft times consists of knowing what to do next.

Wisdom oft times consists of knowing what to do next.

by Herbert Hoover Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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Wisdom is knowing what to do next, skill is knowing how to do it, and virtue is doing it.

Wisdom is knowing what to do next, skill is knowing how to do it, and virtue is doing it.

by David Starr Jordan Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.

Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.

by Confucius Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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In action a great heart is the chief qualification. In work, a great head.

In action a great heart is the chief qualification. In work, a great head.

by Arthur Shopenhauer Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a
fool are in the ends of the read more

Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a
fool are in the ends of the earth.

by Bible Found in: Eyes Quotes, Wisdom Quotes,
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