A wise man's goal shouldn't be to say something profound, but to say something useful. — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
“The young are often savvy in the cultural world but not so much the intellectual; the old the intellectual but not so… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
Wisdom is nothing more than confirmed imagination: just because one did not study for his exam does not mean that he should… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
A number of our scientists boast intelligence but lack wisdom. I find those to be the predictable ones. — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
“Make way for the sweetest humiliation when you underestimate their intelligence while overestimating your knowledge.” — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
It is ignorance that is at times incomprehensible to the wise; for instance, he may not see 'the positive person' or 'the… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
“Quiet people always know more than they seem. Although very normal, their inner world is by default fronted mysterious and therefore assumed… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
“Knowledge is power, as some say. But on some days it is just as much pain and confusion as it is power;… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
“To be more precise about it, it is neither close nor open-mindedness but wisdom, discernment, and a pure heart that God wants.” — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
A sign of a lover of wisdom is his delight in not running his mouth about things he doesn't know. — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
Wise men are not pacifists; they are merely less likely to jump up and retaliate against their antagonizers. They know that needless… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
“The Christian does not avoid sin to achieve salvation, but rather salvation brings him to a desire not to sin. The closer… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
“If I love a dose of (good) theology or philosophy, I probably also love discipline, improvement, wisdom, and challenges. If I hate… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
“Store up knowledge. Then question your own knowledge in order to expand your mind, both to build and to create more space.… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
“The vanity of intelligence is that the intelligent man is often more committed to 'one-upping' his opponent than being truthful. When the… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
If it's true what is said, that only the wise discover the wise, then it must also be true that the lone… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
“The Christian should never have to put others down in order to feel good about himself. Instead, he can simply check out… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
“The aim is to love God because the pure heart loves loving God and because the true mind knows He deserves it.… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
I am not sure if women are attracted to genius. Can you imagine the wise wizard winning the woman over the gallant… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
“Character that is fruit-producing can be summed up in the mastery of these 5 qualities: morals, but a sense of humor; love,… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
Vivid simplicity is the articulation, the nature of genius. Wisdom is greater than intelligence; intelligence is greater than philosobabble. — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
“Good...if you've done things you aren't proud of. It means you have a conscience.” — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
“Those who do not seek Wisdom do not see Wisdom, even when she passes them by; they see only that which appeals… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
Love begets wisdom, thus it is, as often misconceived, more than vain layers of tenderness; it is inherently rational and comprehensive of… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
The only activity a cynic will find contagious is yawning, that is, with other people, at other people. — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
“Religion, like science, is only noteworthy when it emphasizes a matter of what is true rather than whose belief is greater or lesser or… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
The hated man is the result of his hater's pride rather than his hater's conscience. — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
What is a genius? A person who demands little to nothing from others, but is often found extremely difficult to have around. — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
A man does not have to feel less than human to realize his sin; oppositely, he has to realize that he gets no special… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
I would rather my descendants have greater abilities and a greater knowledge of the love of Christ than I do, much like standing on… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
Peace is more of an internal settlement rather than what is visible on the external. — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
“Our entire lives we witness individuals, the ones who break some of the most culturally sensitive moral codes, ruined permanently by the media -… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
Senses of humor define people, as factions, deeper rooted than religious or political opinions. When carrying out everyday tasks, opinions are rather easy to… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
I believe in evolution in the sense that a short-tempered man is the successor of a crybaby. — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
