The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good. Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom. James Allen beautifulcalmnessgood Change image and share on social
For the Holy Ghost blesses us with optimism and wisdom at times of challenge that we simply cannot muster on our own. Sheri L. Dew blesschallengeghost Change image and share on social
A great memory is never made synonymous with wisdom, any more than a dictionary would be called a treatise. John Henry Newman calldictionarygreat Change image and share on social
We must expect reverses, even defeats. They are sent to teach us wisdom and prudence, to call forth greater energies, and to prevent our falling into greater disasters. Robert E. Lee calldefeatdisaster Change image and share on social
The wisdom and experience of older people is a resource of inestimable worth. Recognizing and treasuring the contributions of older people is essential to the long-term flourishing of any society. Daisaku Ikeda contributionessentialexperience Change image and share on social
In science, as in art, and, as I believe, in every other sphere of human activity, there may be wisdom in a multitude of counsellors, but it is only in one or two of them. Thomas Huxley activityartcounsellor Change image and share on social
Practical wisdom is only to be learned in the school of experience. Precepts and instruction are useful so far as they go, but, without the discipline of real life, they remain of the nature of theory only. Samuel Smiles disciplineexperienceinstruction share on social
Those who improve with age embrace the power of personal growth and personal achievement and begin to replace youth with wisdom, innocence with understanding, and lack of purpose with self-actualization. Bo Bennett achievementactualizationage share on social
The day of fortune is like a harvest day, We must be busy when the corn is ripe. Torquato Tasso busycornday Change image and share on social
Pessimism is only the name that men of weak nerves give to wisdom. Bernard DeVoto givemannerve Change image and share on social
