It is while you are patiently toiling at the little tasks of life that the meaning and shape of the great whole of life dawn on you. Phillips Brooks dawngreatlife Change image and share on social
Now, if you notice how the swan, putting its neck down into the deep water, brings up food for itself from below, then you will discover the wisdom of the Creator, in that He gave it a neck longer than its feet for this reason, that it might, as if lowering a sort of fishing line, procure the food hidden in the deep water. Saint Basil bringcreatordeep share on social
Preconceived notions are the locks on the door to wisdom. Mary Browne doorlocknotion Change image and share on social
Beware, so long as you live, of judging men by their outward appearance. Jean de La Fontaine appearancebewarejudge Change image and share on social
The chief condition on which, life, health and vigor depend on, is action. It is by action that an organism develops its faculties, increases its energy, and attains the fulfillment of its destiny. Colin Powell actionattainchief 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
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
I would like to do my own daily talk show. Wisdom is the gift of ageing; no young person can have or buy it. My success was and is self-evident. I'm alive. I've lived. I've thrived and have grown as a person. I'm now healthier than ever. Who can argue with that? Suzanne Somers agealiveargue share on social
Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men. Confucius compassioncourageman Change image and share on social
If elected Speaker, I promise you that we will have the courage to lead the fight for our conservative principles and make our case to the American people. But we will also have the wisdom to listen to our constituents and each other so that we always move forward together. Kevin McCarthy americancaseconservative share on social