The wise have all ever said the same thing, and the fools, who are always in the majority, have always done just the opposite. Schopenhauer.
The wise in heart shall be called the prudent. 35 Bible.
The wise man always looks to the degree of his indulgences. John Wagstaffe.
The wise man can dispense with the favour of the mighty, but the mighty cannot dispense with the teaching of the wise. Bodenstedt.
The wise man does not grasp at what is far off in order to find what is near, and his hand does not grasp at the stars in order to kindle light. Bodenstedt.
The wise man, even destitute of riches, enjoyeth elevated and very honourable stations; whilst the wretch, endowed with wealth, acquireth the post of disgrace. Hitopadesa.
The wise man expects everything from himself; the fool looks to others. Jean Paul.
The wise man had rather be envied for providence than pitied for prodigality. Socrates.
The wise man has long ears and a short tongue. Ger. Pr.
The wise man knows his master; always some 5 creature larger than himself, some law holier than himself. Ruskin.