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People don't understand that all presidents, the minute they become president, get a knock at the door. And there's a man there saying, 'Let's talk about your funeral.' At the time I thought, God, that's a terrible thing. Later on,...

Quotes by Nancy Reagan

You can tell whether a man is clever by his answers. You can tell whether a man is wise by his questions.

Quotes by Naguib Mahfouz

The majority must be persuaded by ideology that their government is good, wise and, at least, inevitable, and certainly better than other conceivable alternatives. Promoting this ideology among the people is the vital social task of the 'intellectuals.'

Quotes by Murray Rothbard

Why should I ask the wise men: Whence is my beginning? I am busy with the thought: Where will be my end?

Quotes by Muhammad Iqbal

Study how water flows in a valley stream, smoothly and freely between the rocks. Also learn from holy books and wise people. Everything - even mountains, rivers, plants and trees - should be your teacher.

Quotes by Morihei Ueshiba

I read a lot, I write a lot, and I have conversations with people I think are intelligent and wise.

Quotes by Montaigne

I have always observed that to succeed in the world one should appear like a fool but be wise.

Quotes by Montesquieu

I have always observed that to succeed in the world one should seem a fool, but be wise.

Quotes by Montesquieu

A wise man is superior to any insults which can be put upon him, and the best reply to unseemly behavior is patience and moderation.

Quotes by Moliere

Perfect reason flees all extremity, and leads one to be wise with sobriety.

Quotes by Moliere

A beautiful woman delights the eye; a wise woman, the understanding; a pure one, the soul.

Quotes by Minna Antrim

It is not government's job to mandate responsibility on our behalf. We have the intelligence and good sense to make wise consumption choices for ourselves and our children. It is up to us to do what is best for our...

Quotes by Mike Crapo

The gratification of wealth is not found in mere possession or in lavish expenditure, but in its wise application.

Quotes by Miguel de Cervantes

Time ripens all things; no man is born wise.

Quotes by Miguel de Cervantes

To withdraw is not to run away, and to stay is no wise action, when there's more reason to fear than to hope.

Quotes by Miguel de Cervantes

Career wise, I think the dream for many of us is some kind of late night type of show. Something where you're allowed to be funny and you get to write, you have guests and you get to do silly...

Quotes by Michelle Beadle

A wise man sees as much as he ought, not as much as he can.

Quotes by Michel de Montaigne

We can be knowledgable with other men's knowledge but we cannot be wise with other men's wisdom.

Quotes by Michel de Montaigne

Fortune, seeing that she could not make fools wise, has made them lucky.

Quotes by Michel de Montaigne

Any fool can say he is wise but only someone wise can admit he is a fool.

Quotes by Michael Reed

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a quote talk about enjoying the problem-solving side of a craft?
Yes -- one quote from a stunt performer's perspective on TV work says she enjoys "the problem-solving that's happening" in her craft.
Is there a quote about a wise man's only real competition?
Yes, one quote reads, "The only competition worthy of a wise man is with himself."
Is there a quote about a wise man looking into space?
Yes, one quote reads, "For the wise man looks into space and he knows there is no limited dimensions."
Is there a quote calling the writings of the wise a form of riches?
Yes, one quote reads, "The writing of the wise are the only riches our posterity cannot squander."
Where can I find more quotes contrasting wisdom and foolishness?
See the Fool or Wise Status collections.

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