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“(I am) one man against the whole history of humanity. People have always misunderstood me -- perhaps that is my destiny.’) - Joshi, Vasant. Osho, The Luminous Rebel (p. 10). Wisdom Tree.”
Rajneesh (1931–1990) said by 1990 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Ludwig offers a unique integrative perspective which encompasses the clinical wisdom accrued through twenty-five years of experience as an alcoholism researcher and therapist....The book serves as an excellent primer for clinicians and recovering persons on a practical and multiperspective approach to alcoholism treatment.”
Arnold M. Ludwig wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The idea in anything is to use your technical knowledge, wisdom and love of the game to cut the odds down, to lower the risk.”
Robert Kiyosaki (born 1947) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Education and wisdom about money are important. Start early. Buy a book. Go to a seminar. Practice. Start small.”
Robert Kiyosaki (born 1947) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“He W.E.B. Du Bois was at once a scientist in his skillful use of history as a tool for comprehending the present, and a prophet in the application of his gift for analyzing the present as an indicator of the future. Because he lived both firmly entrenched within his time and decades ahead of it, the light of his wisdom, like that of his great love for humanity, is one that never diminishes.”
“Warriors speak of shamanism as a magical, mysterious bird which has paused in its flight for a moment in order to give man hope and purpose; warriors live under the wind of that bird, which they call the "bird of wisdom," the "bird of freedom.”
Carlos Castaneda (1925–1998) said by 1998 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Nothing in the history of the United States of America has eroded the protection of our Bill of Rights nearly as much as our government’s War on Drugs… Conventional wisdom says that the only way to stem the tide is to grant law enforcement agencies greater and greater powers and to let them intrude more and more completely into the private lives of our people.”
James P. Gray (born 1945) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“There is a wisdom in this beyond the rules of physic. A man's own observation, what he finds good of and what he finds hurt of, is the best physic to preserve health.”
Francis Bacon (1561–1626) said by 1626 at the latest bartlett, Public domain source
“Vain wisdom all and false philosophy.”
John Milton (1608–1674) said by 1674 at the latest bartlett, Public domain source
“To know That which before us lies in daily life Is the prime wisdom.”
John Milton (1608–1674) said by 1674 at the latest bartlett, Public domain source
“Urge him with truth to frame his fair replies; And sure he will: for Wisdom never lies.”
Alexander Pope (1688–1744) said by 1744 at the latest bartlett, Public domain source
“In youth and beauty wisdom is but rare!”
Alexander Pope (1688–1744) said by 1744 at the latest bartlett, Public domain source
“Earth sounds my wisdom and high heaven my fame.”
Alexander Pope (1688–1744) said by 1744 at the latest bartlett, Public domain source
“It seems the part of wisdom.”
William Cowper (1731–1800) said by 1800 at the latest bartlett, Public domain source
“Knowledge is proud that he has learn'd so much; Wisdom is humble that he knows no more. Books are not seldom talismans and spells.”
William Cowper (1731–1800) said by 1800 at the latest bartlett, Public domain source
“Wisdom is ofttimes nearer when we stoop Than when we soar.”
William Wordsworth (1770–1850) said by 1850 at the latest bartlett, Public domain source
“Wisdom married to immortal verse.”
William Wordsworth (1770–1850) said by 1850 at the latest bartlett, Public domain source
“Exhausting thought, And hiving wisdom with each studious year.”
Lord Byron (1788–1824) said by 1824 at the latest bartlett, Public domain source
“He that lacks time to mourn, lacks time to mend. Eternity mourns that. 'T is an ill cure For life's worst ills, to have no time to feel them. Where sorrow 's held intrusive and turned out, There wisdom will not enter, nor true power, Nor aught that dignifies humanity.”
Sir Henry Taylor (1800–18) said by 18 at the latest bartlett, Public domain source
“Because right is right, to follow right Were wisdom in the scorn of consequence.”
Alfred Tennyson (active around 1809) bartlett, Public domain source
“A short saying oft contains much wisdom.”
Sophocles (496–406 BC) said by 406 BC at the latest bartlett, Public domain source
“Not by years but by disposition is wisdom acquired.”
Plautus (250–184 BC) said by 184 BC at the latest bartlett, Public domain source
“It is a point of wisdom to be silent when occasion requires, and better than to speak, though never so well.”
Plutarch (40–120) said by 120 at the latest bartlett, Public domain source
“Wisdom shall die with you.”
The Bible (active around 812) bartlett, Public domain source
“The price of wisdom is above rubies.”
The Bible (active around 812) bartlett, Public domain source
“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”
The Bible (active around 812) bartlett, Public domain source
“Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the street.”
The Bible (active around 812) bartlett, Public domain source
“Wisdom is better than rubies.”
The Bible (active around 812) bartlett, Public domain source
“The spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord.”
The Bible (active around 812) bartlett, Public domain source
“Wisdom is the gray hair unto men, and an unspotted life is old age.”
The Bible (active around 812) bartlett, Public domain source
“Wisdom is justified of her children.”
The Bible (active around 812) bartlett, Public domain source