Wise Quotes

4345 quotes by 2190 authors

I am afforded a bit of easy wonderment in relative comfort as to how humans have lasted so long. Climate- and geography-wise, the planet seems… — Henry Rollins
Christian, learn from Christ how you ought to love Christ. Learn a love that is tender, wise, strong; love with tenderness, not passion, wisdom, not… — Saint Bernard
Without any formal personal finance education or trustworthy resources to tell them otherwise, the majority of people in the 18-to-24-year-old age bracket do not know… — Alexa Von Tobel
Wise choices can put us in control of situations where we might otherwise be tempted to compromise our principles. We cannot control all that happens… — L. Lionel Kendrick
All parents hope and pray that their children will make wise decisions. Children who are obedient and responsible bring to their parents unending pride and… — James E. Faust
I like all things natural, and I love being Indian. So clothes-wise, I love wearing Indian. Does my wearing a salwar kameez instead of a… — Vidya Balan
In my day job, I worry non-stop about making wise investments for long-term gains. — J. B. Pritzker
A lot of people look at playing overseas as a step down from the NBA. And, yes it is a step down from the NBA… — Udonis Haslem
Howard Zinn was magical as a teacher. Witty, irreverent, and wise, he loved what he was teaching and clearly wanted his students to love it,… — Alice Walker
All who have taken it upon themselves to rule over others have incurred hatred and unpopularity for a time; but if one has a great… — Pericles
Do not test out your mind on the grounds that you are examining what seductive and impure thoughts look like, imagining that, as you do… — Isaac of Nineveh
Any fool can wash himself, but every wise man knows that it is an unnecessary labour, for nature will quickly reduce him to a natural… — James Stephens
We get wise by asking questions, and even if these are not answered, we get wise, for a well-packed question carries its answer on its… — James Stephens
I write for children because I am interested in fantasy and the possibilities for experience of all kinds before the time of compromise. I believe… — Natalie Babbitt
The bottom line is that finding orphan planets - small, faint, and located who-knows-where - is not for the faint of heart. The task is… — Seth Shostak
Stimulation-wise, I might be a little bit addicted when it comes to pushing my body to extremes. — Takeru Kobayashi
Think of the universe as a benevolent parent. A child may want a tub of ice-cream and marshmallows, but a wise parent will give it… — Srikumar Rao
I have had the opportunity to become acquainted with many wonderful people from many walks of life. I have known rich and poor, famous and… — Joseph B. Wirthlin
Our bodies are truly the result of what we eat, what we think about, and the exercise we receive. If we are not wise, these… — Joseph B. Wirthlin
President Eyring is a wise, learned, and spiritual man. — Joseph B. Wirthlin

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