True wisdom is less presuming than folly. The wise man doubteth often, and changeth his mind; the fool is obstinate, and doubteth not; he knoweth all things but his own ignorance. — Akhenaton
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. — Socrates
If you judge people, you have no time to love them. — Mother Teresa
If you let a person talk long enough you'll hear their true intentions. Listen twice, speak once. — Tupac Shakur
Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes. Because for those who love with heart and soul there is no such thing as separation. — Rumi
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. — Lao Tzu
For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart somewhere to receive it. — Ivan Panin
The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things. — Ronald Reagan
The true laboratory is the mind, where behind illusions we uncover the laws of truth. — Jagadish Chandra Bose
Wisdom leads to unity, but ignorance to separation.
So long as God seems to be outside and far away, there is ignorance.
But when God is realised within, that is true knowledge. — Ramakrishna
I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live up to what light I have. — Abraham Lincoln
True Wisdom Image Quotes
You will continue to suffer if you have an emotional reaction to everything that is said to you. True power is sitting back and observing everything with logic. If words control your that means everyone can control you. Breathe and allow things to pass.
What Is Wisdom Quotes
What can my enemies do to me? My paradise is in my heart, it is with me wherever I go. To imprison me is to provide me with seclusion. To send me into exile is to send me away in the Path of Allah. And to kill me is to make me a martyr. — Ibn Taymiyyah
A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men.This was said by gene wilder ... what does it mean ? — Gene Wilder
Sabr is not remaining quiet and allowing anger to build up inside you. Sabr is to talk about what's bothering you without losing control of your emotions. — Nouman Ali Khan
Knowing others is intelligence, knowing yourself is true wisdom.
Only someone who is sincere recognizes what showing off is. — Al-Shafi‘i
Knowledge is not what is memorised.
Knowledge is what benefits. — Al-Shafi‘i
I still believe that standing up for the truth of God is the greatest thing in the world. This is the end (purpose) of life. The end of life is not to be happy. The end of life is not to achieve pleasure and avoid pain. The end of life is to do the will of God, come what may. — Martin Luther King, Jr.
You see a person's true colors when you are no longer beneficial to their life.
What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others. — Pericles
What is better than wisdom? Woman. And what is better than a good woman? Nothing. — Geoffrey Chaucer
Water is fluid, soft, and yielding. But water will wear away rock, which is rigid and cannot yield. As a rule, whatever is fluid, soft, and yielding will overcome whatever is rigid and hard. This is another paradox: what is soft is strong. — Lao Tzu
The wise stand out because they see themselves as part of the Whole. They shine because they don't want to impress. They achieve great things because they don't look for recognition. Their wisdom is contained in what they are, not their opinions. They refuse to argue, so no-one argues with them. — Lao Tzu
Wise And Wisdom Quotes
Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. — Charles Spurgeon
Give the ones you love wings to fly, roots to come back and reasons to stay. — Dalai Lama
There will always be rocks in the road ahead of us. They will be stumbling blocks or stepping stones; it all depends on how you use them. — Friedrich Nietzsche
A true relationship is two unperfect people refusing to give up on each other.
To admonish your brother in private is to advise him and improve him. But to admonish him publicly is to disgrace and shame him. — Al-Shafi‘i
There comes a point when you either embrace who and what you are, or condemn yourself to be miserable all your days. Other people will try to make you miserable; don't help them by doing the job yourself. — Laurell K. Hamilton
Authority, power, and wealth do not change a man; they only reveal him — Ali ibn Abi Talib
Hold a true friend with both your hands.
Put aside your pride,
Set down your arrogance,
And remember your grave. — Ali ibn Abi Talib
When proven wrong, the wise man will correct himself and the ignorant will keep arguing. — Ali ibn Abi Talib
He who has overcome his fears will truly be free. — Aristotle
Real Wisdom Quotes
The real work is in the Heart:
Wake up your Heart! Because when the heart is completely awake,
Then it needs no Friend. — Rabia Basri
Real wisdom is not the knowledge of everything, but the knowledge of which things in life are necessary, which are less necessary, and which are completely unnecessary to know. — Leo Tolstoy
Life comes when you have knowledge, wisdom, and understanding, when you can see for real, touch, and feel for real, know for real. Then you are truly living. — RZA
Conventional wisdom holds that motivation is the key to habit change. Maybe if you really wanted it, you'd actually do it. But the truth is, our real motivation is to be lazy and to do what is convenient. — James Clear
Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. — Calvin Coolidge
Gratitude is the place where all dreams come true. You have to get there before they do.
The closer you get to real matter, rock air fire and wood, boy, the more spiritual the world is. — Jack Kerouac
This life is not real. I conquered the world and it did not bring me satisfaction. — Muhammad Ali
A mind that has come to the stillness of wisdom shall know being, shall know what it is to love. Love is neither personal nor impersonal. Love is love, not to be defined or described by the mind as exclusive or inclusive. Love is its own eternity; it is the real, the supreme, the immeasurable. — Aldous Huxley
Being negative is easy. There will always be a downside to everything good, a hurdle to everything desirable, a con to every pro. The real courage is in finding the good in what you have, the opportunities in every hurdle, the pros in every con. — Carolyn Hax
True Knowledge Quotes
To know that we know what we know, and to know that we do not know what we do not know, that is true knowledge. — Nicolaus Copernicus
No one is going to give you the education you need to overthrow them. Nobody is going to teach you your true history, teach you your true heroes, if they know that that knowledge will help set you free. — Assata Shakur
Silence is true wisdom's best reply.
Yoga is for internal cleansing, not external exercising. Yoga means true self-knowledge. — K. Pattabhi Jois
If you don't have self-respect, if you don't have dignity, if you don't have some true knowledge of self and who you are, and where you're coming from, then you're absolutely lost. — Immortal Technique
Knowledge of one's identity, one's self, community, nation, religion, and God, is the true meaning of resurrection, while ignorance of it signifies hell. — Elijah Muhammad
Where there is shouting, there is no true knowledge. — Leonardo da Vinci
True ignorance is not the absence of knowledge, but the refusal to acquire it. — Karl Popper
Fear is the cheapest room in the house. I would like to see you living in better conditions. — Hafez
If a commission by an earthly king is considered a honor, how can a commission by a Heavenly King be considered a sacrifice? — David Livingstone
A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers. — Ruth Graham
Keep me away from the wisdom which does not cry, the philosophy which does not laugh, and the greatness which does not bow before children. — Kahlil Gibran
If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them and what you do not know, you will fear. What one fears, one destroys. — Chief Dan George
A resolute determination is the truest wisdom.
The Great Commission is not an option to be considered; it is a command to be obeyed. — Hudson Taylor
Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world. — Albert Einstein
An observer of men who finds himself steadily repelled by some apparently trifling thing in a stranger is right to give it great weight. It may be the clue to the whole mystery. A hair or two will show where a lion is hidden. A very little key will open a very heavy door. — Charles Dickens
Humility is the beginning of true intelligence. — John Calvin
The true measure of a man is not his intelligence or how high he rises in this freak establishment. No, the true measure of a man is this: how quickly can he respond to the needs of others and how much of himself he can give. — Philip K. Dick
The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organised habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. — Edward Bernays
Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power. — Lao Tzu
True intelligence operates silently. Stillness is where creativity and solutions to problems are found. — Eckhart Tolle
The infinite intelligence of my subconscious mind reveals to me my true place in life. — Joseph Murphy
By their very nature, heuristic shortcuts will produce biases, and that is true for both humans and artificial intelligence, but the heuristics of AI are not necessarily the human ones. — Daniel Kahneman
[Robinson Crusoe] is the true prototype of the British colonist. The whole Anglo-Saxon spirit is in Crusoe: the manly independence, the unconscious cruelty, the persistence, the slow yet efficient intelligence, the sexual apathy, the calculating taciturnity. — James Joyce
Wise Wisdom Quotes
Don’t depend too much on anyone in this world because even your own shadow leaves you when you are in darkness. — Ibn Taymiyyah
When the debate is lost, slander becomes the tool of the loser. — Socrates
Does money upset the hearts of learned men? He answered, "men whose hearts are changed by money are not learned" — Al-Ghazali
We have a right to believe whatever we want, but not everything we believe is right. — Ravi Zacharias
A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant man follows the public opinion. — Grantland Rice
Isn't it funny how day by day nothing changes, but when you look back, everything is different. — C. S. Lewis
Only a fool learns from his own mistakes. The wise man learns from the mistakes of others. — Otto von Bismarck
The past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, live it. — Thomas S. Monson
A moment of patience in a moment of anger prevents a thousand moments of regret. — Ali ibn Abi Talib
Divine Wisdom Quotes
Dear friend,
Your heart is a polished mirror. You must wipe it dean of the veil of dust that has gathered upon it, because it is destined to reflect the light of divine secrets. — Al-Ghazali
We have come into this exquisite world to experience ever and ever more deeply our divine courage, freedom and light! — Hafez
Do not surrender your grief so quickly Let it cut more deeply Let it ferment and season you As few human or divine ingredients can Something is missing in my heart tonight That has made my eyes so soft And my voice so tender And my need of God so absolutely clear. — Hafez
O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. — Francis of Assisi
As you walk in God's divine wisdom, you will surely begin to see a greater measure of victory and good success in your life. — Joseph Prince
It is the growing custom to narrow control, concentrate power, disregard and disenfranchise the public; and assuming that certain powers by divine right of money-raising or by sheer assumption, have the power to do as they think best without consulting the wisdom of mankind. — W. E. B. Du Bois
Worry is itself an illness, since worry is an accusation against Divine Wisdom, a criticism of Divine Mercy. — Said Nursi
By living a life based on wisdom and truth, one can discover the divinity of the soul, its union to the universe, the supreme peace and contentment which comes from satisfying the inner drive for self-discovery. — Egyptian Proverbs
The eye of the heart, though closed in fallen man, is able to take in a glimmering of light and this is faith. But anyway of living causes a covering like rust to accumulate over the heart so that it cannot sense the Divine origin of Allah's message. — Martin Lings
I, the fiery life of divine wisdom, I ignite the beauty of the plains, I sparkle the water, I burn in the sun, and the moon, and the stars. — Hildegard of Bingen
Human Wisdom Quotes
People are of two types, they are either your brothers in faith or your equals in humanity. — Ali ibn Abi Talib
We all need to get the balance right between action and reflection. With so many distractions, it is easy to forget to pause and take stock. — Queen Elizabeth II
A human-being is not a human-being while his tendencies include self-indulgence, covetousness, temper and attacking other people — Al-Ghazali
If you want to awaken all of humanity, then awaken all of yourself, if you want to eliminate the suffering in the world, then eliminate all that is negative in yourself. Truly, the greatest gift you have to give is that of your own self-transformation. — Lao Tzu
The earth which sustains humanity must not be injured. It must not be destroyed! — Hildegard of Bingen
To love is human. To feel pain is human. Yet to still love despite the pain is pure angel. — Rumi
All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us. — J. R. R. Tolkien
All humans are dead except those who have knowledge; and all those who have knowledge are asleep, except those who do good deeds; and those who do good deeds are deceived, except those who are sincere; and those who are sincere are always in a state of worry. — Al-Shafi‘i
There is neither happiness nor misery in the world; there is only the comparison of one state with another, nothing more. He who has felt the deepest grief is best able to experience supreme happiness. — Alexandre Dumas
Spiritual Wisdom Quotes
The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift. — Albert Einstein
Intellect takes you to the door, but it doesn't take you into the house. — Shams Tabrizi
At the end of the day, you can have something in your head, something in your hand, or something in your heart. What are you choosing? — Mooji
All the ups and downs are grace in different wrappings, sent to refine consciousness. Say thanks to them all. — Mooji
If you do not trust life to unfold, the mind takes over and it becomes a game of strategy, motivated by anxiety. This mistrust is unfair. Life has given us so much, and yet we do not trust it. — Mooji
How could I bear a crown of gold when the Lord bears a crown of thorns? And bears it for me! — Elizabeth of Hungary
When all your desires are distilled; You will cast just two votes: To love more, And be happy. — Hafez
The great religions are the ships, Poets the life boats. Every sane person I know has jumped overboard. — Hafez
Now is the time to know that all that you do is sacred... Now is the time for you to deeply compute the impossibility that there is anything but grace. — Hafez
Whoever is not made glorified by taqwa can find no glory. — Al-Shafi‘i
The true leader is a different sort; he seeks effective activity which has a truly beneficient purpose. He inspires others to follow in his wake, and holding aloft the torch of wisdom, leads the way for society to realize its genuinely great aspirations. — Haile Selassie
To believe that you depend on things and people for happiness is due to ignorance of your true nature; to know that you need nothing to be happy, except Self-knowledge, is wisdom. — Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj
The first step in wisdom is to know the things themselves; this notion consists in having a true idea of the objects; objects are distinguished and known by classifying them methodically and giving them appropriate names. Therefore, classification and name-giving will be the foundation of our science. — Carl Linnaeus
To know is to know that you know nothing. That is the meaning of true knowledge. — Confucius
it is a principle of his that no man who was not a true gentleman at heart, ever was, since the world began, a true gentleman in manner. He says, no varnish can hide the grain of the wood; and that the more varnish you put on, the more the grain will express itself. — Charles Dickens
To take what you know for what you know, and what you do not know for what you do not know, that is knowledge indeed. — Confucius
We live on the brink of disaster because we do not know how to let life alone. We do not respect the living and fruitful contradictions and paradoxes of which true life is full. — Thomas Merton
It is a mistake to regard age as a downhill grade toward dissolution. The reverse is true. As one grows older, one climbs with surprising strides. — George Sand
Our own true nature is Infinite Joy!
Always happy, Always peaceful, Always free. — Swami Satchidananda
To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him. — Buddha
Developing compassion and wisdom and helping those in need is the true meaning of life. — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Christ is the true light of the world; it is through him alone that true wisdom is imparted to the mind. — Jonathan Edwards
To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him. — Buddha
Enlightenment, or true happiness, is not a transcendental state. It is a condition of broad wisdom, boundless energy, and good fortune wherein we each shape our own destiny, find fulfillment in daily activities, and come to understand our ultimate purpose in life. — Josei Toda
Gratitude is the beginning of wisdom. Stated differently, true wisdom cannot be obtained unless it is built on a foundation of true humility and gratitude. — Gordon B. Hinckley
Follow your instincts. That's where true wisdom manifests itself. — Oprah Winfrey
Anyone can love a rose, but it takes a lot to love a leaf. — Tom Flynn
When we consider what, to use the words of the catechism, is the chief end of man, and what are the true necessaries and means of life, it appears as if men had deliberately chosen the common mode of living because they preferred it to any other. Yet they honestly think there is no choice left. — Henry David Thoreau
Humility is the only true wisdom by which we prepare our minds for all the possible changes of life. — George Arliss
We don't need to explain our love. We only need to show it. — Paulo Coelho
Find the person who will love you because of your differences and not in spite of them and you have found a lover for life. — Leo Buscaglia
Remember for just one minute of the day, it would be best to try looking upon yourself more as God does, for She knows your true royal nature. — Hafez
If it's still in your mind, it is still in your heart. — Paulo Coelho
You know what is right. Deep down, you know. The battle between your true wisdom and the counterfeit wisdom of society is what causes frustration. Refuse to compromise with what you know is right-with what is right for you. — Vernon Howard
THE TOTALLY AWAKENED warrior can freely utilize all elements contained in heaven and earth. The true warrior learns how to correctly perceive the activity of the universe and how to transform martial techniques into vehicles of purity, goodness, and beauty. A warrior’s mind and body must be permeated with enlightened wisdom and deep calm. — Morihei Ueshiba
To say that I am made in the image of God is to say that love is the reason for my existence, for God is love. Love is my true identity. Selflessness is my true self. Love is my true character. Love is my name. — Thomas Merton
If you want to grow in true wisdom, grow in a knowledge of the God of the Bible. — Matt Chandler
Love is of all passions the strongest, for it attacks simultaneously the head, the heart and the senses. — Lao Tzu
At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want. — Lao Tzu
When you reach the heart of life you shall find beauty in all things, even in the eyes that are blind to beauty. — Kahlil Gibran
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