Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.

A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool.

The aim of science is not to open the door to infinite wisdom, but to set a limit to infinite error.

Anyone can deal with victory. Only the mighty can bear defeat.

Our purpose in life is to grow in wisdom and in love.

There are three methods to gaining wisdom. The first is reflection, which is the highest. The second is limitation, which is the easiest. The third is experience, which is the bitterest.

He who wishes to secure the good of others, has already secured his own.

Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment.

A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body.

An owl is traditionally a symbol of wisdom, so we are neither doves nor hawks but owls, and we are vigilant when others are resting.

He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened.

Suffering shapes the life force, sometimes into anger, sometimes into blame and self-pity. Eventually it may show us the wisdom of embracing and loving life.

Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards.

There are years that ask questions and years that answer.

A man never reaches that dizzy height of wisdom that he can no longer be led by the nose.