Wisdom Quotes
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With all respect to Mr. Jefferson, I would put the pursuit of wisdom ahead of the pursuit of happiness.
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Benevolence means whatever is good for your Spirit.
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Science gives man knowledge which is power; religion gives man wisdom which is control.
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We have had philosophies, we have ideologies, we have so many kinds of enterprises but despite that there are so many differences and the differences are having larger and larger gaps. If it is the truth, it has to be the truth for everyone. Everyone has to say: "This is The Truth". But it has to be the Absolute Truth. If it is not the Absolute Truth than what we believe into is not the reality. And this is the main reason why everything in the name of God, Divinity, everything has failed so far because it is not substantiated by reality.
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As our knowledge is converted to wisdom, the door to opportunity is unlocked.
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Wisdom and love do not take up their abode in the same breast.
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True wisdom always leads us to please God.
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Wisdom can boast no higher attainment than happiness.
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Throw away holiness and wisdom, and people will be a hundred times happier. Throw away morality and justice, and people will do the right thing. Throw away industry and profit, and there won't be any thieves. If these three aren't enough, just stay at the center of the circle and let all things take their course.
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Without holiness you cannot talk of God.
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If your body wants comfort, you try to make it learn to give up that. Try to make your body your slave and not you the slave of the body.
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Knowledge studies others, wisdom is self known.
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Thus my learning is not my own; it belongs to the unlearned and is the debt I owe them My wisdom belongs to the foolish, my power to the oppressed. Thus my wealth belongs to the poor, my righteousness to the sinners.
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I portray myself as wicked, hoping I will not be regarded as wicked. But I may be wicked in the biblical sense
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The light of the spirit has to come into your attention.
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It is among children only, and as children only, that you will find medicine for your healing and true wisdom for your teaching.
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That you may retain your self-respect, it is better to displease the people by doing what you know is right, than to temporarily please them by doing what you know is wrong.
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The worst type of freedom we are suffering from in modern times is the freedom to lead an immoral life.
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The person who learns to number his or her days gains a heart of wisdom (Ps. 90:12).
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In an active life is sown the seed of wisdom; but he who reflects not, never reaps.
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God is reflected in your heart as your Spirit, called as Atma. Unless and until your attention reaches that Spirit, talking about it, doing anything about it, it's absolutely useless. You have to be really born again. It's an actualization, which should take place.
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Honestly, I couldn’t remember the last time I asked God to fill me with joy. Or to create a joyful spirit in my children. Goodness knows I’ve asked for peace and sanity and obedience. I’ve prayed for healing and wisdom. I’ve worshiped the Lord and studied His Word. But joy? How in the world did I forget about the beautiful, good, and pleasing gift of joy?
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Silence is so much more productive of wisdom and clarity in thinking.
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With my mother, Julie Andrews Edwards, I've authored such children's books as the 'Dumpy the Dump Truck' series, 'Dragon: Hound of Honor,' 'The Great American Mousical,' 'Simeon's Gift' and 'Thanks to You: Wisdom from Mother and Child.'
