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To speak and to speak well, are two things. A fool may talk, but a wise man speaks.

Quotes by Ben Jonson

Above all, I would not expect a wise race, at great expense, to set loose an army of self-replicating robots.

Quotes by Barney Oliver

In New Mexico, my local church did a nativity play, and I was cast as Wise Man #3. Of course, Wise Man #3 had no damn lines. Wise Man #1 had all the lines! I stood there thinking, 'I could...

Quotes by Baron Vaughn

I often feel like I have this spirit living inside of me, always dressing in like short mini skirts... but then I start to discover myself. So there are eight spirits, mischievous ones, sad ones, handsome ones, wise ones, and...

Quotes by Bai Ling

Even knowledge has to be in the fashion, and where it is not, it is wise to affect ignorance.

Quotes by Baltasar Gracian

A wise man gets more use from his enemies than a fool from his friends.

Quotes by Baltasar Gracian

The wise does at once what the fool does at last.

Quotes by Baltasar Gracian

Better mad with the rest of the world than wise alone.

Quotes by Baltasar Gracian

Luck can be assisted. It is not all chance with the wise.

Quotes by Baltasar Gracian

The intellect of the wise is like glass; it admits the light of heaven and reflects it.

Quotes by Augustus Hare

With regard to electric vehicles, I am all for them because most of the incremental electricity needed to run those vehicles will come from gas-fired electric generation. However, I do not believe it is wise for America to substitute dependence...

Quotes by Aubrey McClendon

The wise have always said the same things, and fools, who are the majority have always done just the opposite.

Quotes by Arthur Schopenhauer

Wise sayings often fall on barren ground, but a kind word is never thrown away.

Quotes by Arthur Helps

Oh leave the Wise our measures to collate. One thing at least is certain, light has weight. One thing is certain and the rest debate. Light rays, when near the Sun, do not go straight.

Quotes by Arthur Eddington

A wise person decides slowly but abides by these decisions.

Quotes by Arthur Ashe

The wise learn many things from their enemies.

Quotes by Aristophanes

The wise man does not expose himself needlessly to danger, since there are few things for which he cares sufficiently; but he is willing, in great crises, to give even his life - knowing that under certain conditions it is...

Aristotle

The aim of the wise is not to secure pleasure, but to avoid pain.

Aristotle

A man must fortify himself and understand that a wise man who yields to laziness or anger or passion or love of drink, or who commits any other action prompted by impulse and inopportune, will probably find his fault condoned;...

Quotes by Apollonius of Tyana

I pray as follows: May justice reign, may the laws not be broken, may the wise men be poor, and the poor men rich, without sin.

Quotes by Apollonius of Tyana

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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