There are three methods to gaining wisdom. The first is reflection, which is the highest. The second is limitation, which is the easiest. The third is experience, which is the bitterest.
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By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.
Wisdom is knowledge which has become a part of one's being.
Wisdom is the quality that keeps you from getting into situations where you need it.
Wisdom is a kind of knowledge. It is knowledge of the nature, career, and consequences of human values.
It's very hard to know what wisdom is.
Wisdom is nothing but a preparation of the soul, a capacity, a secret art of thinking, feeling and breathing thoughts of unity at every moment of life.
Wisdom is the knowledge of good and evil, not the strength to choose between the two.
Wisdom is the power to put our time and our knowledge to the proper use.
Some wisdom you must learn from one who's wise.
The best wisdom is earned through experience, particularly mistakes.