Inner Wisdom Quotes

Quotes on Wisdom

The more you know yourself, the more you forgive yourself.
- Confucius
Confucius Wisdom
Pure, holy simplicity confounds all the wisdom of this world and the wisdom of the flesh.
- Francis of Assisi
Francis of Assisi Wisdom
Do I speak at the right time, or not? Do I speak of facts, or not? Do I speak gently or harshly? Do I speak profitable words or not? Do I speak with a kindly heart, or inwardly malicious?
- The Buddha
The Buddha Wisdom
When you meet someone better than yourself, turn your thoughts to becoming his equal. When you meet someone not as good as you are, look within and examine your own self.
- Confucius
Confucius Wisdom
All phenomena are preceded by the mind, created by the mind, and have the mind as their master.
- The Buddha
The Buddha Wisdom
The superior man is modest in his speech but exceeds in his actions.
- Confucius
Confucius Wisdom
Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace.
- The Buddha
The Buddha Wisdom
Meditation brings wisdom, lack of meditation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back and choose the path that leads to wisdom.
- The Buddha
The Buddha Wisdom
Most of our pocket wisdom is conceived for the use of mediocre people, to discourage them from ambitious attempts, and generally console them in their mediocrity.
- Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson Wisdom
Be the chief but never the lord.
- Laozi
Laozi Wisdom