Wise Sayings: Quotes about Wisdom

Wisdom is something that we grasp onto at as humans, but we can never have too much.  Use the following wise sayings for motivation, inspiration, or illustration of your message.  Wisdom is underrated and can be a useful asset to anyone's navigation of this complicated life.  The following are quotes from Blake Flannery, but they may slightly resemble wise quotes from the Bible and other good sources.
  1. Wisdom is merely patience with a lot of practice.
  2. The wise learn their lesson not by learning the hard way, but by watching others learn the hard way.
  3. Wisdom is the older brother to knowledge. Knowledge is the inexperienced and simple minded younger of the two.
  4. Fools may laugh in the face of wht wise, but always end up pleading for mercy in the end.
  5. Wisdom is a virtue with a quality of greed.  The more wisdom one possesses, the more one seeks for more.
  6. The understanding of the wise is hidden from the fool who cannot see it.  A fool can only attain wisdom through faith.
  7. Wisdom is the helmet  that protects us from the blows of temptation.
  8. Wisdom can only be gained through humility for the arrogant have no desire or need for it.
  9. The foolish may get lucky and gain wealth, but a wise man will keep his honest day’s pay.
  10. Wisdom without self control is like gasoline poured out on the ground.  It is useless and a liability.
  11. Wisdom may be gained at any age, but trials of life teach the most enduring lessons.
  12. The arrogant are wise in their own eyes, but the wise will recognize their lies.
  13. All true wisdom comes from God the creator, but the fool says pridefully, “I am God.”
  14. An obedient child can show more wisdom than an adult who rebels against his conscience.
  15. The only requirement to become wise is the desire to gain understanding.
  16. Wisdom becomes a light in a dark cave.  Even a little amount can prevent serious injury.
  17. Wisdom decreases with every word spoken.  Choose your words carefully and use your words sparingly.
  18. Wisdom will contain emotions when emotions want to take control.

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