Wisdom-quotes

"The ignorant learn from none, the simple learn from some, the intelligent learn from many, but the enlightened learn from all."

"The greater the number of fish a river bears the greater the number of fishermen that patronize it."

"A rough diamond is still worth more than a polished pebble."

"If a lion invites you home for dinner, it is you he wants to serve as a meal to his guests."

"One who thinks for himself is a threat to his enemies, a refuge to his acquaintances, a prize to his friends, and a gift to the world."

"When perplexed, God appears to you in the form of wisdom; when troubled, in the form of peace; when sad, in the form of joy; when heartbroken, in the form of love."

"In our most vulnerable hour, it is helpful to remember our creative power."

"Thoughts can only hurt you with your permission, feelings can only wound you with your consent, experiences can only damage you with your authorization; life can only ruin you with your approval."

"If you have power, be just; wealth, be generous; knowledge, be wise; titles, be humble; and life, be grateful."

"When hunting a lion it is wise to remind yourself that you too are being hunted."

"The most difficult door to open is the entrance to an ignorant mind."

"A beautiful gift does not decrease in value because it is wrapped in ugly paper."

"The sweeter the fruit a tree bears the greater the number of birds that eat from it."

"A beautiful rose with an ugly soul wilts quickly."

"Knowledge is the path, understanding is the way, wisdom is the highway, and enlightenment is the destination."

"It is in vain to chase two birds at the same time, even if you have a thousand legs."

"Listen to all, believe few, count on some, but trust none."

"One good friend is better than a thousand acquaintances."

"Reward those who help you. Forget those who use you. Ignore those who judge you. Forgive those who wrong you."