Let men be wise by instinct if they can, but when this fails be wise by good advice.
The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool.
Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.
Wisdom is having things right in your life and knowing why.
Patience and wisdom walk hand in hand, like two one-armed lovers.
Wonder is the beginning of wisdom.
The essence of being human is that one does not seek perfection.
It's better to walk alone, than with a crowd going in the wrong direction.
Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.
The walls we build around us to keep sadness out also keeps out the joy.