Wise people, even though all laws were abolished, would still lead the same life.

We may admire people for being wise, but we like them best when they are foolish.

A wise neuter joins with neither, but uses both as his honest interest leads him.

If she be fair and wise, fairness and wit, The one's for use, the other useth it.

The American people may not be the best-educated, but they're very wise at heart.

A wealthy and wise man doesn't shake hands with people, he gives an helping hand.

Philosophy is the sum total of all that you know and what you decide is valuable.

A WISE MAN never enjoys himself so much, or a FOOL so little, as when he is alone.

For one who has not lived even a single lifetime, you are a wise man, Van Helsing.

She who loves roses must be patient and not cry out when she is pierced by thorns.

There is no gown or garment that worse becomes a woman than when she will be wise.

The wisdom of the wise, and the experience of ages, may be preserved by quotation.

Wise and humane management of the patient is the best safeguard against infection.

A very wise quote is a spectacular waterfall! When you see it, you feel its power!

The next best thing to being wise oneself is to live in a circle of those who are.

No teacher, preacher, parent, friend, or wise man can decide what's right for you.

To speak and to speak well are two things. A fool may talk, but a wise man speaks.

The old Lakota was wise. He knew that a man's heart away from nature becomes hard.

If it be true that a man is rich who wants nothing, a wise man is a very rich man.

It's always wise to raise questions about the most obvious and simple assumptions.

In my day job, I worry non-stop about making wise investments for long-term gains.

Joy comes not through possession or ownership but through a wise and loving heart.

It is better to listen to a wise enemy than to seek counsel from a foolish friend.

Kings live in Palaces, and Pigs in sties, And youth in Expectation. Youth is wise.

Thinking well to be wise: planning well, wiser: doing well wisest and best of all.

A wise government knows how to enforce with temper, or to conciliate with dignity.

When the eye wakes up to see again, it suddenly stops taking anything for granted.

If a man takes no thought about what is distant, he will find sorrow near at hand.

I am learning. I'm a slow learner. I repeat myself three times, relationship wise.

It takes pride to be anxious – I am not wise enough to know how my life should go.

If you are wise, all men will be your friends and kindred, for you will be useful.

All our security now depends on the wise decisions and cooperation of our leaders.

The Commons, faithful to their system, remained in a wise and masterly inactivity.

There is no mortal truly wise and restless at once; wisdom is the repose of minds.

To write well, express yourself like the common people, but think like a wise man.

A wise man once said, never discuss philosophy or politics in a disco environment.

I think the hardest thing to do in the world, show-business-wise, is write comedy.

It is wise to apply the oil of refined politeness to the mechanisms of friendship.

To the believers it is true. To the wise it is false. To the leaders it is useful.

I was wise enough to never grow up while fooling most people into believing I had.

In my day job, I worry non-stop about making wise investments for long-term gains.

Be beautiful if you can, wise if you want to, but be respected - that is essential.

The wise is one only. It is unwilling and willing to be called by the name of Zeus.

I do this so you cannot help but hear. A wise man views a moonless night with fear.

Whoever is not too wise is wise. [Lat., Quisquis plus justo non sapit, ille sapit.]

One fool can ask more questions in a minute than 12 wise men can answer in an hour.

Happiness doesn't come and go, what comes and goes is your attunement to happiness.

Circumstances are the rulers of the weak; they are but the instruments of the wise.

Knock upon yourself as upon a door, and when the door opens an answer can be found.

Grudges are like hand grenades: it is wise to release them before they destroy you.

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