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Logical consequences are the scarecrows of fools and the beacons of wise men.

Quotes by Thomas Huxley

I am content with nothing, restless and ambitious... and I despise myself for the vanity, which formed half the stimulus to my exertions. Oh would that I were one of those plodding wise fools who having once set their hand...

Quotes by Thomas Huxley

The world is neither wise nor just, but it makes up for all its folly and injustice by being damnably sentimental.

Quotes by Thomas Huxley

Such is the nature of men, that howsoever they may acknowledge many others to be more witty, or more eloquent, or more learned; yet they will hardly believe there be many so wise as themselves.

Quotes by Thomas Hobbes

A wise man should so write (though in words understood by all men) that wise men only should be able to commend him.

Quotes by Thomas Hobbes

Where ignorance is bliss, 'Tis folly to be wise.

Quotes by Thomas Gray

'Tis folly to be wise.

Quotes by Thomas Gray

A wise man turns chance into good fortune.

Quotes by Thomas Fuller

The fool wanders, a wise man travels.

Quotes by Thomas Fuller

Few of the many wise apothegms which have been uttered have prevented a single foolish action.

Quotes by Thomas Babington Macaulay

Could I anticipate the enmity of those for whom I encountered such opposition? If they had been willing, I should have gained the victory. But the head faints when it is abandoned by the other members. If they had been...

Quotes by Thomas Becket

The enemies cannot destroy the king who has at his service the respect and friendship of the wise men who can find fault, disagree, and correct him.

Quotes by Thiruvalluvar

A wise person does not undertake any business with the risk of losing the capital money in search of making a profit.

Quotes by Thiruvalluvar

The man who has never made a fool of himself in love will never be wise in love.

Quotes by Theodor Reik

When I first started, as long as you were a bit brown, you could play any kind of ethnic anything. Now it's much more localised and specific. I feel like a wise old woman looking back on the evolution of...

Quotes by Thandie Newton

You're a wise person if you can easily direct your attention to what ever needs it.

Quotes by Terence

It's not wise to violate rules until you know how to observe them.

Quotes by T. S. Eliot

Mitch and I have known each other for such a long time, and we're both so pleased to be given this opportunity at this point in our lives to play characters that we've never really had a chance to play...

Quotes by Susan Sullivan

I know that keeping aloof is not a wise thing but since I have nothing to prove, please don't depict me as an escapist.

Quotes by Suresh Gopi

In my wide travels across the world and my meetings with various heads of states, be that Africa or South Asia, Singapore or in high level meetings in the U.S., U.K. or Japan, one common mention is about Dr. Singh's...

Quotes by Sunil Mittal

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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