Wisdom Quotes

"It is like a lighted torch whose flame can be distributed to ever so many other torches which people may bring along; and therewith they will cook food and dispel darkness, while the original torch itself remains burning ever the same. It is even so with the bliss of the Way."

- Gautama Buddha

"These... things, householder, are welcome, agreeable, pleasant, & hard to obtain in the world: Long life is welcome, agreeable, pleasant, & hard to obtain in the world. Beauty is welcome, agreeable, pleasant, & hard to obtain in the world. Happiness is welcome, agreeable, pleasant, & hard to obtain in the world. Status is welcome, agreeable, pleasant, & hard to obtain in the world. ...Now, I tell you, these... things are not to be obtained by reason of prayers or wishes. If they were to be obtained by reason of prayers or wishes, who here would lack them? It's not fitting for the disciple of the noble ones who desires long life to pray for it or to delight in doing so. Instead, the disciple of the noble ones who desires long life should follow the path of practice leading to long life. In so doing, he will attain long life..."

- Gautama Buddha

"A man is not called wise because he talks and talks again; but if he is peaceful, loving, and fearless then he is in truth called wise."

- Buddha

"The way is not in the sky, the way is in the heart."

- Buddha

"A good barber knows just when to start and when to stop."

- Harry Josh

"Barbering is one of the oldest professions, a timeless craft that has shaped cultures."

- Rodney Cutler

"From ancient Egypt to modern cities, barbers have always been trusted with more than just hair."

- John Mosley

"The history of barbering is a mirror reflecting the changes in society."

- Sally Hershberger

"Barbers have been shaping styles and communities since the dawn of civilization."

- Paul Mitchell

"In every era, the barber’s chair has been a place of transformation and tradition."

- Lee Stafford

"Barbering dates back to 3500 B.C., when razors were used in ancient Egypt."

- Ted Gibson

"The barber pole’s red and white stripes are a nod to the profession’s surgical origins."

- Andrew Does Hair

"Medieval barbers were not only hair cutters but also surgeons and dentists."

- Michael Levine

"Barbershops have been cultural centers, from ancient Rome’s tonsorial parlors to modern-day salons."

- Larry the Barber

"Understanding the history of barbering helps us appreciate the depth and artistry of the profession today."

- Hector Garcia

"The most important thing we learn at school is that the most important things can't be learned at school."

- Haruki Murakami

"Nothing in the world is ever completely wrong. Even a stopped clock is right twice a day."

- Paulo Coelho

"The barber's pole is a symbol of a timeless craft, passed down through generations, connecting us to our past and inspiring our future."

"From the barber's chair to the streets, a gentleman's style is timeless."

"The barber's art: a tradition of excellence."

"The difference between a good haircut and a great haircut is about two weeks."

"A good barber is worth his weight in gold."

"A man without a mustache is like a cup of tea without sugar."

"A barber is the surgeon you go to for a new look."

"Behind every well-groomed man is a great barber with an even greater vision."

"Sharpen your look, not just your razors – that’s the first rule of barber wisdom."

"When your hair speaks for itself, thank the whispers of your barber's scissors."

"A good barber is like a four-leaf clover: hard to find and lucky to have."

"Hair today, gone tomorrow, but a great stylist lasts forever."

"Hair is the richest ornament of a man – and we're the goldsmiths."