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 limitation easy gain Change image and share on social
By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. Confucius nobl wisdom experience Change image and share on social
Success is a wonderful thing, but it tends not to be the sort of experience that we learn from. We enjoy it; perhaps we even deserve it. But we don't acquire wisdom from it. Timothy Noah success thing acquire Change image and share on social
When a thing is done, it's done. Don't look back. Look forward to your next objective. George C. Marshall thing objective back Change image and share on social
What we call wisdom is the result of all the wisdom of past ages. Our best institutions are like young trees growing upon the roots of the old trunks that have crumbled away. Henry Ward Beecher past wisdom tree Change image and share on social
I know more about what it's like to be elderly and infirm and kind of stupid, the way you get forgetful, but on the other hand I'm a littler, wiser, dare we say? The word 'wisdom' has kind of faded out of our vocabulary, but yeah, I'm a little wiser. John Updike wise word kind share on social
Everyone has always underestimated a company headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. The New York boys thought they could take me on, that nobody out here has any knowledge or wisdom. boy company city share on social
What is important to me is that when I write something, people listen to me. I provide my wisdom to people, whether they agree or not. Nouriel Roubini wisdom write provide Change image and share on social
I love wisdom. And you can never be great at anything unless you love it. Not be in love with it, but love the thing, admire the thing. And it seems that if you love the thing, and you don't just want to possess it, it will find you. Maya Angelou wisdom find great share on social
To know how to grow old is the master work of wisdom, and one of the most difficult chapters in the great art of living. Herman Melville live work master Change image and share on social
