Wisdom Quotes

Collection of phrases and quotes about wisdom.

Michel de Montaigne

Michel de Montaigne

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The clearest proof of wisdom is continuous joy.

Michel de Montaigne

Michel de Montaigne

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Knowing much gives occasion to doubt more.

Armando Palacio Valdés

Armando Palacio Valdés

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When we are on the edge of an abyss and the night is dark, the wise rider loosens the reins and surrenders to the horse's instinct.

Francisco de Quevedo

Francisco de Quevedo

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Fear initiates all wisdom, and those who have no fear cannot know.

Laurence Sterne

Laurence Sterne

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Science can be learned by heart, but wisdom cannot.

Miguel de Unamuno

Miguel de Unamuno

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He knows everything, absolutely everything. Imagine how silly he must be.