More helpful than all wisdom is one draught of simple human pity that will not forsake us. George Eliot helpful human draught Change image and share on social
The stupidity of people comes from having an answer for everything. The wisdom of the novel comes from having a question for everything. Milan Kundera stupidity wisdom question Change image and share on social
Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom. Bertrand Russell fear cruelty superstition Change image and share on social
This is the highest wisdom that I own; freedom and life are earned by those alone who conquer them each day anew. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe conquer anew day Change image and share on social
Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment. Lao Tzu wisdom enlightenment know Change image and share on social
In the end, the real wisdom of menopause may be in questioning how fun or even sane this chore wheel called modern life actually is. Sandra Tsing Loh fun modern chore Change image and share on social
Wisdom, prudence, forethought, these are essential. But not second to these that noble courage which adventures the right, and leaves the consequences to God. Robert Dale Owen adventure prudence god Change image and share on social
If religion comes into the public square, it is as vulnerable as any other human institution to be pelted with produce. Ignorance does not become wisdom just because you gussy it up with the Gospels. Charlie Pierce ignorance gussy vulnerable Change image and share on social
Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life - in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do as well as to talk; and to make our words and actions all of a color. Lucius Annaeus Seneca action wisdom precept Change image and share on social
Now it is time to turn to an older wisdom that, while respecting material comfort and security as a basic right of all, also recognises that many of the most valuable things in life cannot be measured. Michael D. Higgins turn valuable comfort share on social
