Wise Quotes

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The printing presses of the state treasuries cranked out reams of paper currency- showing wise kinds and blissful martyrs- while bankers wept and peasants starved. — Alan Furst
To a wise and good man the whole earth is his fatherland. — Democritus
Abundance of knowledge does not teach men to be wise. — Heraclitus
It is a wise man that does know the contented man is never poor, whilst the discontented man is never rich. — Frank Herbert
Wise people are in want of nothing, and yet need many things. On the other hand, nothing is needed by fools, for they do not… — Chrysippus
To keep on trying in spite of disappointment and failure is the only way to keep young and brave. Failures become victories if they make… — Helen Keller
I love eating it - grilled chicken, pasta, rice, and other foods that give me long term energy. Every once in a while, my sweet… — Derrick Rose
What wise God would consign a man to Hell for ignorance, instead of teaching him better in the afterlife? — Marion Zimmer Bradley
There is only a finger's difference between a wise man and a fool. — Diogenes
Wise leaders generally have wise counselors because it takes a wise person themselves to distinguish them. — Diogenes
Action men are the unvoluntary slaves of wise men. — Fernando Pessoa
Advice, as it always gives a temporary appearance of superiority, can never be very grateful, even when it is most necessary or most judicious. But… — Samuel Johnson
The star of Bethlehem was a star of hope that led the wise men to the fulfillment of their expectations, the success of their expedition.… — D. James Kennedy
She marking them begins a wailing note And sings extemporally a woeful ditty How love makes young men thrall and old men dote How love… — William Shakespeare
He is one of those wise philanthropists who, in a time of famine, would vote for nothing but a supply of toothpicks. — Douglas William Jerrold
Aside from higher considerations, charity often operates as a vastly wise and prudent principle-a great safeguard to its possessor. Men have committed murder for jealousy's… — Herman Melville
To appreciate nonsense you must first acquire wisdom, then compromise the two; only then will the fool understand you, and believe himself to be wise. — Unknown Author
The wise through excess of wisdom is made a fool. — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Whether he likes it or not, [he] cannot remain incognito forever. He has outraged too many wise men and pleased too many fools to hide… — Orson Scott Card
The wise man who is not heeded is counted a fool, and the fool who proclaims the general folly first and loudest passes for a… — Carl Jung
Plays round the head, but comes not to the heart. One self-approving hour whole years outweighs Of stupid starers and of loud huzzas; And more… — Alexander Pope
Get out well, but not too quickly, move through the field, be comfortable. Strategy-wise, go with your strengths. If you don't have a great finish,… — John Treacy
People kill what they fear. They burned, and drowned, and hanged those they saw as witches, the devil's servants: the wise women and the cunning… — Neil Gaiman
[it's about] being bitter but patient with your own bitterness so you could learn to be wise and be kind of returned to whatever innocence… — Crescent Dragonwagon
Contentment is a pearl of great price, and whoever procures it at the expense of ten thousand desires makes a wise and a happy purchase. — John Balguy

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