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.

Quote by Confucius

Topics: Wisdom Quotes, Wise Quotes

It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.

It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.

They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.

They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

Virtuous people often revenge themselves for the constraints to which they submit by the boredom...

Virtuous people often revenge themselves for the constraints to which they submit by the boredom...

When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.

When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.

Consideration for others is the basic of a good life, a good society.

Consideration for others is the basic of a good life, a good society.

I do not want a friend Who smiles when I smile Who weeps when I...

I do not want a friend Who smiles when I smile Who weeps when I...

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

Study the past, if you would divine the future.

Study the past, if you would divine the future.

May you be born in an important time

May you be born in an important time

We should feel sorrow, but not sink under its oppression.

We should feel sorrow, but not sink under its oppression.

Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous.

Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous.

And remember, no matter where you go, there you are.

And remember, no matter where you go, there you are.

Virtue is never left to stand alone. He who has it will have neighbors.

Virtue is never left to stand alone. He who has it will have neighbors.

When you meet someone better than yourself, turn your thoughts to becoming his equal. When...

When you meet someone better than yourself, turn your thoughts to becoming his equal. When...

Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.

Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.

Silence is the true friend that never betrays.

Silence is the true friend that never betrays.

Silence is a friend who will never betray

Silence is a friend who will never betray

I have always thought it would be a blessing if each person could be blind...

I have always thought it would be a blessing if each person could be blind...

Calumnies are answered best with silence

Calumnies are answered best with silence