Wisdom Quotes by Criss Jami

“Good...if you've done things you aren't proud of. It means you have a conscience.”

— Criss Jami

“All knowledge meets an end at the question '...Why?”

— Criss Jami

A sign of a lover of wisdom is his delight in not running his mouth about things he doesn't know.

— Criss Jami

A number of our scientists boast intelligence but lack wisdom. I find those to be the predictable ones.

— Criss Jami

“No matter how kind you are, always expect a few imbeciles.”

— Criss Jami

A wise man's goal shouldn't be to say something profound, but to say something useful.

— Criss Jami

Vivid simplicity is the articulation, the nature of genius. Wisdom is greater than intelligence; intelligence is greater than philosobabble.

— Criss Jami

“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

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

“Make way for the sweetest humiliation when you underestimate their intelligence while overestimating your knowledge.”

— Criss Jami

“Store up knowledge. Then question your own knowledge in order to expand your mind, both to build and to create more space.…

— Criss Jami

I am not sure if women are attracted to genius. Can you imagine the wise wizard winning the woman over the gallant…

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“If I love a dose of (good) theology or philosophy, I probably also love discipline, improvement, wisdom, and challenges. If I hate…

— Criss Jami

“Those who do not seek Wisdom do not see Wisdom, even when she passes them by; they see only that which appeals…

— Criss Jami

“Quiet people always know more than they seem. Although very normal, their inner world is by default fronted mysterious and therefore assumed…

— Criss Jami

“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

“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

“The Christian should never have to put others down in order to feel good about himself. Instead, he can simply check out…

— Criss Jami

“The young are often savvy in the cultural world but not so much the intellectual; the old the intellectual but not so…

— Criss Jami

Love begets wisdom, thus it is, as often misconceived, more than vain layers of tenderness; it is inherently rational and comprehensive of…

— Criss Jami

“Knowledge is power, as some say. But on some days it is just as much pain and confusion as it is power;…

— Criss Jami

“The aim is to love God because the pure heart loves loving God and because the true mind knows He deserves it.…

— Criss Jami

It is ignorance that is at times incomprehensible to the wise; for instance, he may not see 'the positive person' or 'the…

— Criss Jami

“The Christian does not avoid sin to achieve salvation, but rather salvation brings him to a desire not to sin. The closer…

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Wisdom is nothing more than confirmed imagination: just because one did not study for his exam does not mean that he should…

— Criss Jami

Wise men are not pacifists; they are merely less likely to jump up and retaliate against their antagonizers. They know that needless…

— Criss Jami