Wise Quotes

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The artist's task is to become a successful eccentric, a strange but wise duck able to venture out of solitary confinement and mingle among society. — Eric Maisel
Hurray for criticism, if it means that an artist's voice is heard. Let the wise artist invite criticism and survive it when it comes. — Eric Maisel
The wise artist makes peace with the fact that he will understand less than he had anticipated. — Eric Maisel
Talent is so loaded a word, so full to the brim with meanings, that an artist might be wise to forget about it altogether and… — Eric Maisel
Wisdom is considered a sign of weakness by the powerful because a wise man can lead without power but only a powerful man can lead… — Mark B. Cohen
Reading is not just about learning to recognize and pronounce words, but also about how to hear and understand them... It is wise to remember… — Marcus Borg
I hope the time is not far off when I shall be able to unite all the wise and educated men of all the countries… — Napoleon Bonaparte
I may have had many projects, but I never was free to carry out any of them. It did me little good to be holding… — Napoleon Bonaparte
If it be true that a man is rich who wants nothing, a wise man is a very rich man. — Jean de la Bruyere
Nothing is impossible for those who act after wise counsel and careful thought. — Thiruvalluvar
We believe we are entitled to the gift of the Holy Ghost in extent according to the discretion and wisdom of God and our faithfulness;… — Brigham Young
The stupid speak of the past, the wise of the present, and fools of the future. — Napoleon Bonaparte
The wise man should be prepared for everything that does not lie within his control. — Pythagoras
Opportunity is rare, and a wise man will never let it go by him. — Bayard Taylor
The United States must not adopt the tactics of the enemy. Means are important, as ends. Crisis makes it tempting to ignore the wise restraints… — Frank Church
I don't know what humor is. — Will Rogers
Alone of human beings the good and wise mother stands on a plane of equal honor with the bravest soldier; for she has gladly gone… — Theodore Roosevelt
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise. — Jeremiah
Conservation means the wise use of the earth and its resources for the lasting good of men — Gifford Pinchot
The practice of medicine is an art, not a trade; a calling, not a business; a calling in which your heart will be exercised equally… — William Osler

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