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 bittereeasyexperience Change image and share on social
When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps. Confucius actionadjustgoal Change image and share on social
In my life, I was always floating around the edge of the dark side and saying what if take it a little bit too far, and who says you have to stop there, and what's behind the next door. Maybe you gain a wisdom from examining those things. But after a while, you get too far down in the quicksand. Trent Reznor bitedarkdoor 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 acquiredeserveenjoy Change image and share on social
Wisdom is the power to put our time and our knowledge to the proper use. Thomas J. Watson knowledgepowerproper 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 dareelderlyfade 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. boycitycompany share on social
I'm no expert. I have no psychic powers, and I sure don't possess any secret wisdom. I'm just Janet. I have strengths, weaknesses, fears, happiness, sadness. I experience joy and I experience pain. I'm highly emotional. I'm very vulnerable. Janet Jackson emotionalexperienceexpert share on social
It is essential to employ, trust, and reward those whose perspective, ability, and judgment are radically different from yours. It is also rare, for it requires uncommon humility, tolerance, and wisdom. Dee Hock abilityemployessential share on social
India is known for its sobriety and wisdom, balanced and sensible thinking. We need strong institutions and we need good governance in the country. Pratibha Patil balancecountrygood Change image and share on social