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True Wisdom Quotes

True perfection seems imperfect, yet it is perfectly itself. True fullness seems empty, yet it is fully present. True straightness seems crooked. True wisdom seems foolish. True art seems artless. Lao Tzu
True wisdom, which is not certain of anything in this world of contradictions, would have prevented him from attaining his present position. It would have alarmed his superiors, and done away with his chances of promotion. Joseph Conrad
Paulo Coelho quote: "True wisdom consists in respecting the simple things we do"
True wisdom consists in respecting the simple things we do Paulo Coelho
John Calvin quote: "True wisdom consists in two things: Knowledge of God and..."
True wisdom consists in two things: Knowledge of God and Knowledge of Self. John Calvin
True wisdom gives the only possible answer at any given moment, and that night, going back to bed was the only possible answer. Elizabeth Gilbert
Elizabeth Gilbert quote: "True wisdom gives the only possible answer at any given moment."
True wisdom gives the only possible answer at any given moment. Elizabeth Gilbert
Confucius quote: "True wisdom is knowing what you don't know"
True wisdom is knowing what you don't know Confucius
Kiana Tom quote: "True wisdom listens more, talks less and can get along with..."
True wisdom listens more, talks less and can get along with all types of people. Kiana Tom
Socrates quote: "True wisdom comes to each of us when we realize how little we..."
True wisdom comes to each of us when we realize how little we understand about life, ourselves, and the world around us. Socrates
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
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
If men learn this, it will implant forgetfulness in their souls; they will cease to exercise memory because they rely on that which is written, calling things to remembrance no longer from within themselves, but by means of external marks. What you have discovered is a recipe not for memory, but for reminder. And it is no true wisdom that you offer your disciples, but only its semblance, for by telling them of many things without teaching them you will make them seem to know much, while for... Plato
Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power. If you realize that you have enough, you are truly rich. Lao Tzu
I've been following the noble profession of hermiting here for nigh on fifty-seven years, practising piety, sobriety, celibacy and the pursuit of true wisdom in the tradition of my father and grandfather and great-grandfather before me. Terry Prachett
It is much more difficult to judge oneself than to judge others. If you succeed in judging yourself rightly, then you are indeed a man of true wisdom."What matters most are the simple pleasures so abundant that we can all enjoy them...Happiness doesn't lie in the objects we gather around us. To find it, all we need to do is open our eyes. Antoine de Saint-Exupery

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