Man is wise and constantly in quest of more wisdom; but the ultimate wisdom, which deals with beginnings, remains locked in a seed. There it lies, the simplest fact of the universe and at the same time the one which calls forth faith rather than reason.
I have studied many philosophers and many cats. The wisdom of cats is infinitely superior.
To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe.
Cleverness is not wisdom.
There is a wisdom in this beyond the rules of physic: a man's own observation what he finds good of and what he finds hurt of is the best physic to preserve health.
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.
It is essential to employ, trust, and reward those whose perspective, ability, and judgment are radically different from yours. It is also rare, for it requires uncommon humility, tolerance, and wisdom.
Gray hairs are signs of wisdom if you hold your tongue, speak and they are but hairs, as in the young.
Writing is no dying art form in America because most published writers here accept the wisdom and the necessity of encouraging the talent that follows in their footsteps.
Wisdom is not wisdom when it is derived from books alone.
My past is my wisdom to use today... my future is my wisdom yet to experience. Be in the present because that is where life resides.
I continue to believe, contrary to the given wisdom, that it's more interesting to have an album - or, indeed, an individual song - which has variety rather than homogeneity.
The woods were a boon; all too often, the forest offered danger and mystery. Yet it could be liberating. If you entered that wild place on its own terms, you might be accorded wisdom.
With age comes common sense and wisdom.
However glorious an action in itself, it ought not to pass for great if it be not the effect of wisdom and intention.
I learned some valuable lessons about the legislative process, the importance of bipartisan cooperation and the wisdom of taking small steps to get a big job done.
Conventional wisdom on government's role in inequality often has it backwards. Tax reforms have resulted in a more progressive federal income tax; government transfer payments have become less progressive.
If suffering brings wisdom, I would wish to be less wise.
Our great power does not mean we can do whatever we want whenever we want, nor should we assume we have all the wisdom and knowledge necessary to succeed.
People used to grow up in small communities where folk wisdom was passed down. But we don't live there anymore. We can't go next door to your aunt and ask her for the answers.
Wisdom consists of the anticipation of consequences.
Every indication of wisdom, taken from the effect, is equally an indication of power to execute what wisdom planned.
We are to seek wisdom and understanding only in the length of days.
It is almost everywhere the case that soon after it is begotten the greater part of human wisdom is laid to rest in repositories.
It is good even for old men to learn wisdom.
Theology in general seems to me a substitution of human ingenuity for divine wisdom.
Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.
Keep me away from the wisdom which does not cry, the philosophy which does not laugh and the greatness which does not bow before children.
Because of my upbringing, I believe in things like limited government, fiscal responsibility and personal accountability. I believe in the wisdom of our founders and the sanctity of our Constitution.
The most important lesson of New Labour is this: Every time we made progress we did it by challenging the conventional wisdom.
True wisdom comes to each of us when we realize how little we understand about life, ourselves, and the world around us.
Wisdom prepares for the worst, but folly leaves the worst for the day when it comes.
The truest wisdom is a resolute determination.
More helpful than all wisdom is one draught of simple human pity that will not forsake us.
Though sages may pour out their wisdom's treasure, there is no sterner moralist than pleasure.
If God had sufficient wisdom and power to construct such a beautiful world as this, then we must admit that his wisdom and power are immeasurably greater than that of man, and hence he is qualified to reign as king.