Wisdom

Wisdom Quotes

The art of being wise

2021-02-09 / William James, Wisdom / overlook / Leave a Comment

“The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook.” ~ William James

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Master of himself

2021-02-03 / Epictetus, Wisdom / free, man, master / Leave a Comment

“No man is free who is not master of himself.” ~ Epictetus

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Long ears and a short tongue

2021-02-03 / Proverbs, Wisdom / German Proverbs / Leave a Comment

“The wise person has long ears and a short tongue.” ~ German proverb

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Methods to gaining wisdom

2021-01-30 / Confucius, Wisdom / experience, limitation, reflection / Leave a Comment

“There are three methods to gaining wisdom. The first is reflection, which is the highest. The second is limitation, which is the easiest. The third is experience, which is the bitterest.” ~ Confucius

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Wise by chance

2021-01-28 / Seneca, Wisdom / chance, man, wise / Leave a Comment

“No man was ever wise by chance.” ~ Seneca

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