Wise Quotes

The wise man…lacked nothing but needed a great number of things, whereas the fool, on the other hand, needs nothing (for he does not know how to use anything) but lacks everything.

~ Seneca Quotes from Letters from a Stoic
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There is nothing the wise man does reluctantly.

~ Seneca Quotes from Letters from a Stoic
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When some state or other offered Alexander a part of its territory and half of all its property he told them that he hadn't come to Asia with the intention of accepting whatever they cared to give him, but of letting them keep whatever he chose to leave them.' Philosophy, likewise, tells all other occupations: It's not my intention to accept whatever time is leftover from you; you shall have, instead, what I reject.' Give your whole mind to her.

~ Seneca Quotes from Letters from a Stoic
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The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook.

~ William James Quotes
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Contemplate the workings of this world, listen to the words of the wise, take all that is good as your own. With this as your base, open your own door to truth. Do not overlook the truth that is right before you. Study how water flows in a valley stream, smoothly and freely between the rocks. Also learn from holy books and wise people. Everything—even mountains, rivers, plants, and trees—should be your teacher.

~ Morihei Ueshiba Quotes from The Art of Peace
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Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely.

~ Auguste Rodin Quotes
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Brain researchers estimate that your unconscious database outweighs the conscious on an order exceeding ten million to one. This database is the source of your hidden, natural genius. In other words, a part of you is much smarter than you are. The wise people regularly consult that smarter part.

~ Michael Gelb Quotes
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No amount of reading or memorizing will make you successful in life. It is the understanding and application of wise thought which counts.

~ Bob Proctor Quotes
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I read when I get up in the morning, when I can during the day and every single evening. Most of my weekends are spent reading great books. Books are my constant companions. If you eat three times a day you'll be fed. But if you read three times a day you'll be wise.

~ Shimon Peres Quotes
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Even if you be otherwise perfect, you fail without humility.

~ The Talmud Quotes
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