Enlightenment-quotes Quote by Matshona Dhliwayo

Thinking is the essence of wisdom

— Persian Proverb

“Knowing what to say is sense, when to say it is intelligence, how to say it is wisdom, why and how to say it…

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Intelligence brings light to your mind, understanding brings light to your heart, and wisdom brings light to your soul.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Intelligence is a gift. Understanding is a prize. Wisdom is a blessing. Enlightenment is your reward.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Intelligence is a way of thinking, not a choice of words.”

— Mokokoma Mokhonoana

“Insight is the deep intuitive understanding of things, and it often breaks through the conventional wisdom.”

— Pearl Zhu

“Intelligence is knowing the right answer. Wisdom is knowing when to say it.”

— Tim Fargo

“Intelligence tells you where to look; wisdom tells you what to see.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Cleverness as opposed to wisdom. Wanting and having instead of thinking and making.”

— David Foster Wallace

Insight occurs when, and to the degree that, one knows oneself.

— Andrew Schneider

“Intelligence sees things as they are; wisdom sees things as they should be.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Intelligence fails because it is human, no stronger than the power of one mind to understand another. (480)”

— Tim Weiner