Wisdom Quotes - page 4
The young have the ability, but lack the wisdom, and the old have the wisdom, but lack the ability.
The aim of science is not to open the door to infinite wisdom, but to set some limit on infinite error.
Mixing one's wines may be a mistake, but old and new wisdom mix admirably.
Religion is not 'doctrinal knowledge,' but wisdom born of personal experience.
All free governments are managed by the combined wisdom and folly of the people.
Strength and wisdom are not opposing values.
Along with success comes a reputation for wisdom.
Cleverness is not wisdom. And not to think mortal thoughts is to see few days.
He is a despicable sage whose wisdom does not profit himself.
Half of wisdom is learning what to unlearn.
Wisdom too often never comes, and so one ought not to reject it merely because it comes late.
I have always felt that doubt was the beginning of wisdom, and the fear of God was the end of wisdom.
Wisdom begins at the end.
Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes a day. Wisdom consists of not exceeding the limit.
A virtuous, ordinary life, striving for wisdom but never far from folly, is achievement enough.
There are times when the utmost daring is the height of wisdom.
Epops: A man may learn wisdom even from a foe.
(tr. in Goldstein-Jackson 1983, p. 163)
Wisdom never comes to those who believe they have nothing left to learn.
A short saying often contains much wisdom.
Wisdom outweighs any wealth.