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The wise man regulates his conduct by the theories both of religion and science. But he regards these theories not as statements of ultimate fact but as art-forms.

Quotes by John B. S. Haldane

'How do you know so much about everything?' was asked of a very wise and intelligent man; and the answer was 'By never being afraid or ashamed to ask questions as to anything of which I was ignorant.'

Quotes by John Abbott

A society that does not use the intellectual power of its female population fully is not a wise society. Most women are not as tainted by mistakes in the conduct of the economy as the male population, and now they...

Quotes by Johanna Siguroardottir

Don't follow any advice, no matter how good, until you feel as deeply in your spirit as you think in your mind that the counsel is wise.

Quotes by Joan Rivers

Recently I heard a 'wise guy' story that I had a party at my home for twenty-five men. It's an interesting story, but I don't know twenty-five men I'd want to invite ta a party.

Quotes by Joan Crawford

It is a wise man who knows where courage ends and stupidity begins.

Quotes by Jerome Cady

I spend a lot of time in L.A., and I think it would probably be easier if I lived there work wise, but there's no city like London, there is so much going on. I can jump on the Tube...

Quotes by Jeremy Irvine

My daughter loves stories about my childhood, and we both love discussing women's issues. She's a wise and mature ten-year-old.

Quotes by Jeffrey Zeldman

A smart man only believes half of what he hears, a wise man knows which half.

Quotes by Jeff Cooper

A vain man finds it wise to speak good or ill of himself; a modest man does not talk of himself.

Quotes by Jean de la Bruyere

Nothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred.

Quotes by Jean de La Fontaine

Death never takes the wise man by surprise, he is always ready to go.

Quotes by Jean de La Fontaine

My favorite one, it depends. As far as rap wise, I like 'Ask 'Bout Me.' I like that one. It's like a statement: this is who I am. This is why I'm here. If you don't know, you're about to...

Quotes by Jay Park

The Supreme Court has ruled that they cannot have a nativity scene in Washington, D.C. This wasn't for any religious reasons. They couldn't find three wise men and a virgin.

Quotes by Jay Leno

A word to the wise is not sufficient if it doesn't make sense.

Quotes by James Thurber

My father also happened to be an intellectual, as learned, literate, informed, and curious as anyone I have known. Unobtrusively and casually, he was my wise and gentle teacher.

Quotes by James Tobin

Compromise makes a good umbrella, but a poor roof; it is temporary expedient, often wise in party politics, almost sure to be unwise in statesmanship.

Quotes by James Russell Lowell

I'm not strong-willed enough or unkind enough... or maybe simply not wise enough to tell a journalist that a subject is out of bounds.

Quotes by James Nesbitt

All parents hope and pray that their children will make wise decisions. Children who are obedient and responsible bring to their parents unending pride and satisfaction.

Quotes by James E. Faust

Some deemed him wondrous wise, and some believed him mad.

Quotes by James Beattie

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."
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