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    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.

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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.

by Michael Caine Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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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.

by Lactantius Firmianus Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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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.

by Friedrich Nietzsche Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred to talk.

Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred to talk.

by Doug Larson Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.

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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.

by Thomas Reid Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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Wisdom is the supreme part of happiness.

Wisdom is the supreme part of happiness.

by Sophocles Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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I knew that I had it tough compared to children around me. But I felt like I needed it. I read more

I knew that I had it tough compared to children around me. But I felt like I needed it. I think I had the wisdom as a child to know that it would help me later on.

by Troy Polamalu Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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Wisdom oft times consists of knowing what to do next.

Wisdom oft times consists of knowing what to do next.

by Herbert Hoover Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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