We seem to gain wisdom more readily through our failures than through our successes. We always think of failure as read more

We seem to gain wisdom more readily through our failures than through our successes. We always think of failure as the antithesis of success, but it isn't. Success often lies just the other side of failure.

We thought, because we had power, we had wisdom.

We thought, because we had power, we had wisdom.

For all my education, accomplishments, and so called 'wisdom'… I can't fathom my own heart.

For all my education, accomplishments, and so called 'wisdom'… I can't fathom my own heart.

Courageous, untroubled, mocking and violent-that is what Wisdom wants us to be. Wisdom is a woman, and loves only a read more

Courageous, untroubled, mocking and violent-that is what Wisdom wants us to be. Wisdom is a woman, and loves only a warrior.

The truest wisdom is a resolute determination.

The truest wisdom is a resolute determination.

I've always shied away from conventional wisdom, though I know the power of it.

I've always shied away from conventional wisdom, though I know the power of it.

There is more wisdom in your body than in your deepest philosophy.

There is more wisdom in your body than in your deepest philosophy.

What we call wisdom is the result of all the wisdom of past ages. Our best institutions are like young read more

What we call wisdom is the result of all the wisdom of past ages. Our best institutions are like young trees growing upon the roots of the old trunks that have crumbled away.

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with
all thy getting get understanding.

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with
all thy getting get understanding.