Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources / Including Phrases, Mottoes, Maxims, Proverbs, Definitions, Aphorisms, and Sayings of Wise Men, in Their Bearing on Life, Literature, Speculation, Science, Art, Religion, and Morals, Especially in the Modern Aspects of Them

by Rev. James Wood

Wisdom is that attribute through which every action of a man receives its ideal value or import (Gehalt). Schleiermacher.

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. Bible.

Wisdom is too high for a fool. Bible. 15

Wisdom makes a slow defence against trouble, though at last a sure one. Goldsmith.

Wisdom may be the ultimate arbiter, but is seldom the immediate agent in human affairs. Sir J. Stephen.

Wisdom may sometimes wear a look austere, / But smiles and jests are oft her helpmates here. De Bosch.

Wisdom not only gets, but, got, retains. Quarles.

Wisdom picks friends; civility plays the rest. / 20 A toy shunn'd cleanly passeth with the best. George Herbert.

Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding. Bible.

Wisdom sends us to childhood; "unless ye become as little children." Pascal.