Wisdom Quotes

"The more intelligent one is, the more men of originality one finds" "To go beyond the bounds of moderation is to outrage humanity" "We know the truth not only by the reason, but also by the heart" "Education, n. That which discloses to the wise" "We can ignore reality, but we cannot ignore the consequences of ignoring reality" "The truth is not for all men but only for those who seek it" "In theory there is a possibility of perfect happiness: To believe in the indestructible element within one, and not to strive towards it" "Seek patience and passion in equal amounts. Patience alone will not build the temple. Passion alone will destroy its walls." "When I look back, I am so impressed again with the life-giving power of literature. If I were a young person today..." "A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song." "The first time someone shows you who they are, believe them." "I thought that words and books and pens are more powerful than guns." "Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed" "True wit is nature to advantage dressed, what oft was thought, but ne'er so well expressed" "Evil knows of the good, but good does not know of evil"