True Wisdom Quotes

55 quotes by 48 authors

Guru Arjun tells us that the truth we seek is within ourselves, and I agree. The answers to many of our greatest desires, needs, and… — Dharma Singh Khalsa
Become aware that you already possess all the inner wisdom, strength, and creativity needed to make your dreams come true. — Sarah Ban Breathnach
Our true wisdom is to embrace with meek docility, and without reservation, whatever the holy scriptures have delivered. — John Calvin
... where Solomon says that 'Wisdom has built herself a house' (Prov. 9:1), he refers darkly in these words to the preparation of the flesh… — Gregory of Nyssa
The most evident token and apparent sign of true wisdom is a constant and unconstrained rejoicing. — Michel de Montaigne
It may be said, almost without qualification, that true wisdom consists in the ready and accurate perception of analogies. Without the former quality, knowledge of… — Richard Whately
True wisdom is a thing very extraordinary. Happy are they that have it: and next to them, not those many that think they have it,… — John Tillotson
The goal of our lifeâ€™s effort is to reach the other shore, Nirvana. Prajna paramita, the true wisdom of life, is that in each step… — Shunryu Suzuki
If you want to grow in true wisdom, grow in a knowledge of the God of the Bible. — Matt Chandler
Not by constraint or severity shall you have access to true wisdom, but by abandonment, and childlike mirth-fulness. If you would know aught, be gay… — Henry David Thoreau
True wisdom is to see and understand your relationship with the universe. When you gain that relational knowledge, then you are wise. — Frederick Lenz
Lord Krishna... proclaims Self-realization, true wisdom, as the highest branch of all human knowledge-the king of all sciences, the very essence of dharma ("religion")-for it… — Paramahansa Yogananda
True wisdom for a general is vigorous determination. — Napoleon Bonaparte
No power of earth, or hell, men or devils, can possibly stand against the word of God; and hence it is the very height of… — Charles Henry Mackintosh
Why is wisdom so fair? Why is beauty so wise? Because all else is temporary, while beauty and wisdom are the only real and constant… — Vera Nazarian
Silence is true wisdom's best reply. — Euripides
True wisdom listens more, talks less and can get along with all types of people. — Kiana Tom
Follow your instincts. That's where true wisdom manifests itself. — Oprah Winfrey
True wisdom gives the only possible answer at any given moment, and that night, going back to bed was the only possible answer. — Elizabeth Gilbert
Gratitude is the beginning of wisdom. Stated differently, true wisdom cannot be obtained unless it is built on a foundation of true humility and gratitude. — Gordon B. Hinckley

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