Wisdom sits with children round her knees. Wordsworth.
Wisdom sometimes walks in clouted shoes. Pr.
Wisdom that is hid, and treasure that is 25 hoarded up, what profit is in them both? Ecclus.
Wisdom, which represents the marriage of truth and virtue, is by no means synonymous with gravity. She is L'Allegro as well as Il Penseroso, and jests as well as preaches. Whipple.
Wisdom will out; it is the one thing in this world that cannot be suppressed or annulled. John Burroughs.
Wisdom's a trimmer thing than shop e'er gave. George Herbert.
Wisdom's path is steep; but, gained the height, / The Muse's gifts will fill you with delight. Onestes.
Wise above that which is written. St. Paul. 30
Wise, cultivated, genial conversation is the best flower of civilisation, and the best result which life has to offer us—a cup for gods, which has no repentance. Conversation is our account of ourselves. All we have, all we can, all we know is brought into play, and as the reproduction, in finer form, of all our havings. Emerson.
Wise is the man prepared for either end, / Who in due measure can both spare and spend. Lucian.