I believe that when an elder dies, a library is burned: vast sums of wisdom and knowledge are lost. Throughout the world libraries are ablaze with scant attention. Elizabeth Kapu'uwailani Lindsey ablazeattentionburn Change image and share on social
The wisdom acquired with the passage of time is a useless gift unless you share it. Esther Williams acquiregiftpassage Change image and share on social
It is always our own self that we find at the end of the journey. The sooner we face that self, the better. Ella Maillart endfacefind Change image and share on social
It's better to be a lion for a day than a sheep all your life. Elizabeth Kenny daylifelion Change image and share on social
Sometimes one likes foolish people for their folly, better than wise people for their wisdom. Elizabeth Gaskell follyfoolishlike Change image and share on social
Young people, you need the wisdom of age, just as some of us older ones need your enthusiasm for life. Ezra Taft Benson ageenthusiasmlife Change image and share on social
After 25-plus years as a lawyer, prosecutor, and defense attorney, I have developed a deep appreciation for both the wisdom of the law and the role that jurists play in framing the rights and responsibilities that define our society. Eliot Spitzer appreciationattorneydeep share on social
In garden arrangement, as in all other kinds of decorative work, one has not only to acquire a knowledge of what to do, but also to gain some wisdom in perceiving what it is well to let alone. Gertrude Jekyll acquirearrangementdecorative Change image and share on social
True wisdom listens more, talks less and can get along with all types of people. Kiana Tom listenpeopletalk Change image and share on social