Wise Quotes

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I was once told by someone wise that writing is perilous as you cannot always guarantee your words will be read in the spirit in… — Jojo Moyes
It almost seems as though this roiling world is conspiring to test our patience at every turn. In fact, it is. With this in mind,… — Surya Das
There is an old and very wise Native American saying: Every time you point a finger in scorn—there are three remaining fingers pointing right back… — Alyson Noel
Make them free, and they will quickly become wise and virtous, as men become more so; for the improvement must be mutual, or the injustice… — Mary Wollstonecraft
Why did the wise guys always accuse other people of being wise guys? — Robert Cormier
A wise girl knows her limits, a smart girl knows that she has none. — Marilyn Monroe
This wise man observed that wealth is a tool of freedom. But the pursuit of wealth is the way to slavery. — Frank Herbert
A wise man told me don't argue with fools. Cause people from a distance can't tell who is who. — Jay-Z
This is beyond understanding." said the king. "You are the wisest man alive. You know what is preparing. Why do you not make a plan… — John Steinbeck
Impossible is the word found only in a fool's dictionary. Wise people create opportunities for themselves and make everything possible... — Napoleon Bonaparte
In marriage we have a duty to God, our spuses, the world, and future generations. But we are sinners. A husband and wife need to… — Mark Driscoll
Life is absolutely insane. Yes, life is insane but the great wisdom lies in choosing your insanity wisely. — Paulo Coelho
The proper, wise balancing of one's whole life may depend upon the feasibility of a cup of tea at an unusual hour. — Arnold Bennett
A wise old owl once lived in a wood, the more he heard the less he said, the less he said the more he heard,… — Flann O'Brien
Take care with your words, Jacquetta, especially in cursing. Only say the things you mean, make sure you lay your curse on the right man.… — Philippa Gregory
It's said that a wise person learns from his mistakes. A wiser one learns from others' mistakes. But the wisest person of all learns from… — John C. Maxwell
Someday you will know that the heart is not always as wise as it is strong. - Uncle Eddie — Ally Carter
Isn't Bunson's training evil geniuses?" "Yes, mostly." "Well, is that wise? Having a mess of seedling evil geniuses falling in love with you willy-nilly? What… — Gail Carriger
I was always an unusual girl. My mother told me I had a chameleon soul, no moral compass pointing due north, no fixed personality; just… — Lana Del Rey
If you wish to get rich, save what you get. A fool can earn money; but it takes a wise man to save and dispose… — Brigham Young
...he'll never lie - the man is far too wise. — Homer
We’ll continue our discussion later. Right now I intend to escort Miss Peyton to her room.” “That is not a wise idea, in my opinion,”… — Lisa Kleypas
In Buddhism, there is no place for using effort. Just be ordinary and nothing special. Eat your food, move your bowels, pass water and when… — Bruce Lee
Do the wise thing and the kind thing too, and make the best of us and not the worst. — Charles Dickens
A foolish man thinks he knows everything. A wise man knows he doesn't," Finn replied absently, still looking down at the book. "That's such a… — Amanda Hocking

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