A wise man is someone who has good judgment and possesses a great deal of knowledge about life. Wisdom and knowledge are not the same – wisdom is acquired by processing and filtering knowledge. Therefore, good judgment is necessary for becoming wise. We hope these wise man quotes will inspire you to appreciate the beauty of wisdom.
Here is our selection of wise men quotes.
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A wise man is proactive, not reactive.
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Wise men are generous and giving by nature.
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Worldly wisdom is usually not accepted by the public at first.
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Accomplished men are harder to find than heroes or wise men.
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Wise men focus on what they already have.
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The difference between a wise man and a fool isn't a profound one.
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Wise men don't follow bad leaders or strip others of their freedom.
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Wise men don't care about proving themselves to others.
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A wise man can convey his wisdom even without words.
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Wise men are open to learning and modifying their beliefs.
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Wise men possess a clear mind.
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A wise man speaks with restraint and calmness.
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A wise man relies completely on himself.
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Wise men are usually silent and rarely speak.
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A wise man is not afraid to question everything.
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A healthy routine brings out the best in us.
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Sometimes it's best to keep your wisdom hidden.
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It takes great wisdom to have control over oneself.
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Wise men don't trust traitors.
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Wise men know that there's no point in trying to change others.
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Stay with the wise.
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Wise men say and do things in the right environment.
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Wise men learn from other people's mistakes.
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Creativity springs forth from a sense of playfulness.
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Wise men know that the only thing they can change is themselves.
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Only a peaceful, loving, and fearless man can be truly wise.
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A wise man doesn't wait for opportunities – he creates it.
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Wise men are well aware of their shortcomings.
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Wise men know that adversity is the best teacher.
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A wise man can think independently.
Each of these wise man quotes tells us about the nature of wisdom. Wisdom is all about finding balance in life. A wise man thinks for himself instead of mindlessly ascribing to propaganda and general public opinion. Wise men know that it's not possible to change anyone other than themselves, so they speak with reservation and often choose to remain silent.
As a wise man once said, speak only when it is necessary.
Wishes
