One could surely argue that the Buddhist tradition, taken as a whole, represents the richest source of contemplative wisdom that any civilization has produced. Sam Harris arguebuddhistcivilization Change image and share on social
Learning sleeps and snores in libraries, but wisdom is everywhere, wide awake, on tiptoe. Josh Billings awakelearnlibrary Change image and share on social
The older I grow the more I distrust the familiar doctrine that age brings wisdom. H. L. Mencken agebringdistrust Change image and share on social
Europeans ridicule Muslim culture because they don't understand the wisdom behind it. Take swine flu for instance: all the sudden you've got Europeans scared of pigs - we've been saying that for years! Riaad Moosa cultureeuropeanflu share on social
Lord, give us the wisdom to utter words that are gentle and tender, for tomorrow we may have to eat them. Mo Udall eatgentlegive Change image and share on social
The weak have remedies, the wise have joys; superior wisdom is superior bliss. Edward Young blissjoyremedy Change image and share on social
Even youngish men can acquire wisdom as time goes by. John Bercow acquiremantime Change image and share on social
Words of wisdom are spoken by children at least as often as scientists. James Newman childscientistspeak Change image and share on social
A man begins cutting his wisdom teeth the first time he bites off more than he can chew. Herb Caen beginbitechew Change image and share on social
Preconceived notions are the locks on the door to wisdom. Mary Browne doorlocknotion Change image and share on social
