He who knows others is learned; he who knows himself is wise

Quote by Lao-Tze 604BC

Topics: Wisdom Quotes

The words of truth are always paradoxical

The words of truth are always paradoxical

It is not that I'm so smart. But I stay with the questions much longer.

It is not that I'm so smart. But I stay with the questions much longer.

The wise are above books

The wise are above books

Only the wise possess ideas; the greater part of mankind are possessed by them.

Only the wise possess ideas; the greater part of mankind are possessed by them.

Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely.

Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely.

We can learn much from wise words, little from wisecracks, and less from wise guys

We can learn much from wise words, little from wisecracks, and less from wise guys

Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding? (Job 12:12)

Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding? (Job 12:12)

Mingle some brief folly with your wisdom.

Mingle some brief folly with your wisdom.

There is a wisdom of the head, and a wisdom of the heart.

There is a wisdom of the head, and a wisdom of the heart.

As a vessel is known by the sound, whether it be cracked or not; so...

As a vessel is known by the sound, whether it be cracked or not; so...

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to...

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to...

Wisdom is not wisdom when it is derived from books alone.

Wisdom is not wisdom when it is derived from books alone.

I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us that the less...

I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us that the less...

Wise men make more opportunities than they find.

Wise men make more opportunities than they find.

Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens.

Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens.

Wisdom alone is true ambition's aim, wisdom is the source of virtue and of fame;...

Wisdom alone is true ambition's aim, wisdom is the source of virtue and of fame;...

I decided that it was not wisdom that enabled [poets] to write their poetry, but...

I decided that it was not wisdom that enabled [poets] to write their poetry, but...

Keeping a woman to her word is like trying to hold an alligator by its...

Keeping a woman to her word is like trying to hold an alligator by its...

The Master of Life's been good to me. He has given me strength to face...

The Master of Life's been good to me. He has given me strength to face...