Even More Wise Quotes
Knowledge by definition is the collection of facts and information that you gather through learning over the course of your life time. For many people this is purely optional. That however, is a different matter entirely that I won’t address here in this blog post. Returning to the matter in hand, wisdom is the ability to use that wealth of the aforementioned acquired knowledge, to make sound judgments and actions. Wisdom is also predicated upon the ability to think critically and apply the knowledge one has acquired, logically to any problem or issue one is confronted with. Can such wisdom be conveyed in a simple statement or aphorism? I believe so. Here are a few quotations that I think make a sound point and make it well.
“The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool.” William Shakespeare (As You Like It)
This sentiment has been expressed by many people over the years, mainly because it is true.
“That is the essence of science: ask an impertinent question, and you are on the way to a pertinent answer.” Jacob Bronowski
I miss the avuncular musings of the late Professor. He went too soon.
“The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” Albert Einstein
Change can be challenging.
“Half of life is fucking up, the other half is dealing with it.” Henry Rollins
It’s the people that fuck up and don’t deal with it who are the ones you need to worry about.
“I used to think the worst thing in life is to end up all alone. It's not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people who make you feel all alone.” Robin Williams
Eschew such people.
“We live in an age when unnecessary things are our only necessities.” Oscar Wilde
This is especially true today.
“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.” Carl Sagan
I find great comfort and hope in this concept.
“He who dares not offend cannot be honest.” Thomas Paine
Most people are equipped to deal with honesty.
“Who is wise? He that learns from everyone. Who is powerful? He that governs his passions. Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody.” Benjamin Franklin
The cult of perfection remains with us today.
“There’s no master conspiracy in anything, not even in governments. Everything is just some kind of vaguely organised chaos.” John Lydon
This has also been my experience. Things tick over because a handful of people do all of the societal heavy lifting and the rest of us follow in their wake.
Bonus quote:
“Never laugh at live dragons.” J.R.R. Tolkien
Or steal their gold.
Knowledge by definition is the collection of facts and information that you gather through learning over the course of your life time. For many people this is purely optional. That however, is a different matter entirely that I won’t address here in this blog post. Returning to the matter in hand, wisdom is the ability to use that wealth of the aforementioned acquired knowledge, to make sound judgments and actions. Wisdom is also predicated upon the ability to think critically and apply the knowledge one has acquired, logically to any problem or issue one is confronted with. Can such wisdom be conveyed in a simple statement or aphorism? I believe so. Here are a few quotations that I think make a sound point and make it well.