Wisdom is not attained by years, but by ability. Plautus abilityattainwisdom Change image and share on social
In regard of the rich grace and wisdom of his love toward his people; for who sees not, but that it is a curse to be unready as these foolish virgins, who were therefore shut out. Thomas Shepard cursefoolishgrace Change image and share on social
The smallest deed is better than the greatest intention. John Burroughs deedgreatintention Change image and share on social
A ruffled mind makes a restless pillow. Charlotte Bronte makemindpillow Change image and share on social
There is a difference between happiness and wisdom: he that thinks himself the happiest man is really so; but he that thinks himself the wisest is generally the greatest fool. Francis Bacon differencefoolgenerally Change image and share on social
The Founding Fathers in their wisdom decided that children were an unnatural strain on parents. So they provided jails called schools, equipped with tortures called an education. John Updike callchilddecide Change image and share on social
Economists often like startling theorems, results which seem to run counter to conventional wisdom. Joseph Stiglitz conventionalcountereconomist Change image and share on social
Books should to one of these fours ends conduce, for wisdom, piety, delight, or use. John Denham bookconducedelight Change image and share on social
Before we acquire great power we must acquire wisdom to use it well. Ralph Waldo Emerson acquiregreatpower Change image and share on social
'Swan,' by Mary Oliver. Poems and prose. Reading from this book is as if visiting a very wise friend. There is wisdom and welcoming kindness on every page. Jessye Norman bookfriendkindness Change image and share on social
