Wise Quotes

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There is nothing the wise man does reluctantly. — Seneca the Younger
Difficulties are just God's errands. If we are sent upon them, it is an evidence of His confidence. Therefore, let us be glad, be happy,… — Ardeth Kapp
The foolish man wonders at the unusual, but the wise man at the usual. — Ralph Waldo Emerson
My Son, these maxims make a rule An lump them ay thegither: The Rigid Righteous is a fool, The Rigid Wise anither. — Robert Burns
War's a game, which, were their subjects wise, Kings would not play at. — William Cowper
The harvest moon has no innocence, like the slim quarter moon of a spring twilight, nor has it the silver penny brilliance of the moon… — Donald C. Peattie
In all countries, in all centuries, the primary reason for government to set up schools is to undermine the politically weak by convincing their children… — Marshall Fritz
Every fool knows you can't touch the stars, but it doesn't stop a wise man from trying. — Harry Anderson
Much certainly of the happiness and purity of our lives depends on our making a wise choice of our companions and friends. If our friends… — Eric Lubbock, 4th Baron Avebury
Good character is that quality which makes one dependable whether being watched or not, which makes one truthful when it is to one's advantage to… — Arthur S. Adams
The wise man of Miletus thus declared the first of things is water — John Stuart Blackie
How does one chip off the marble that doesn't belong? ... That comes about through five things: humility, reverence, inspiration, deep purpose, and joy. No… — Walter Russell
Learn to love humility, for it will cover all your sins. All sins are repulsive before God, but the most repulsive of all is pride… — Anthony of Padua
Misfortunes make us wise. — Mary Norton
Wise men make proverbs, but fools repeat them. — Samuel Palmer
Luck can be assisted. It is not all chance with the wise. — Baltasar Gracian
Luck never made a man wise. — Seneca the Younger
I don't at all like knowing what people say of me behind my back. It makes me far too conceited. — Oscar Wilde
Quiet and sincere sympathy is often the most welcome and efficient consolation to the afflicted. Said a wise man to one in deep sorrow, I… — Tryon Edwards
That alone is wise which is just; that alone is enduring which is right. — Henry George

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