Every indication of wisdom, taken from the effect, is equally an indication of power to execute what wisdom planned.

Every indication of wisdom, taken from the effect, is equally an indication of power to execute what wisdom planned.

A wise person decides slowly but abides by these decisions.

A wise person decides slowly but abides by these decisions.

Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day; wisdom consists in not exceeding the limit.

Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day; wisdom consists in not exceeding the limit.

The first point of wisdom is to discern that which is false; the second, to know that which is true.

The first point of wisdom is to discern that which is false; the second, to know that which is true.

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.

A word to the wise ain't necessary, it's the stupid ones who need the advice.

A word to the wise ain't necessary, it's the stupid ones who need the advice.

Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand
judgment.

Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand
judgment.

He taketh wise in their own craftiness: and the counsel of the
froward is carried headlong.

He taketh wise in their own craftiness: and the counsel of the
froward is carried headlong.

Sciences may be learned by rote, but wisdom not.

Sciences may be learned by rote, but wisdom not.