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.

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.

If you have the insight of non-self, if you have the insight of impermanence, you should make that insight into read more

If you have the insight of non-self, if you have the insight of impermanence, you should make that insight into a concentration that you keep alive throughout the day. Then what you say, what you think, and what you do will then be in the light of that wisdom and you will avoid making mistakes and creating suffering.

The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the
masters of assemblies, which are read more

The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the
masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.

I find the fact that billionaires are quoted as if the fact that they are billionaires gives them some kind read more

I find the fact that billionaires are quoted as if the fact that they are billionaires gives them some kind of wisdom is outrageous.

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

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

The key to wisdom is knowing all the right questions.

The key to wisdom is knowing all the right questions.

For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, read more

For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.

A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant man follows public opinion

A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant man follows public opinion