The beginning of wisdom is to desire it.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Wisdom is knowing what to do next; virtue is doing it.
Wisdom consists of the anticipation of consequences.
Knowing that you are going to die is, I suspect, the beginning of wisdom.
Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life - in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do as well as to talk; and to make our words and actions all of a color.
Wisdom is the quality that keeps you from getting into situations where you need it.
Wisdom ceases to be wisdom when it becomes too proud to weep, too grave to laugh, and too selfish to seek other than itself.
Wisdom begins at the end.
I'm not wise, but the beginning of wisdom is there; it's like relaxing into - and an acceptance of - things.
Wisdom begins in wonder.
We don't receive wisdom; we must discover it for ourselves after a journey that no one can take for us or spare us.