No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price
of wisdom is above rubies.

No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price
of wisdom is above rubies.

By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and read more

By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third, by experience, which is the most bitter.

The next best thing to being wise oneself is to live in a circle of those who are

The next best thing to being wise oneself is to live in a circle of those who are

Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.

Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.

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.

Wisdom is knowing what to do next, skill is knowing how to do it, and virtue is doing it.

Wisdom is knowing what to do next, skill is knowing how to do it, and virtue is doing it.

Wisdom ceases to be wisdom when it becomes too proud to weep, too grave to laugh, and too selfish to read more

Wisdom ceases to be wisdom when it becomes too proud to weep, too grave to laugh, and too selfish to seek other than itself.

You can't sweep other people off their feet, if you can't be swept off your own.

You can't sweep other people off their feet, if you can't be swept off your own.

Wisdom sails with wind and time.

Wisdom sails with wind and time.