Words of Wisdom / Thoughts to Live By

Words Of Wisdom

Not to know at large of things remote
From use, obscure and subtle, but to know
That which before us lies in daily life,
Is the prime wisdom. (John Milton)

The seat of knowledge is in the head, of wisdom,in the heart. (William Hazlitt)

Of all parts of wisdom the practice is the best. (John Tillotson)

The more a man knows, the more he forgives. (Catherine the Great)

A loving heart is the truest wisdom. (Charles Dickens)

One who understands much displays a greater simplicity of character than one who understands little. (Alexander Chase)

How prone to doubt, how cautious are the wise! (Homer)

On every thorn, delightful wisdom grows,In every rill a sweet instruction flows. (Edward Young)

The man of wisdom is never of two minds;the man of benevolence never worries;the man of courage is never afraid. (Confucius)