Wisdom Quotes

"A father’s words are like a thermostat that sets the temperature in the house."

- Paul Lewis

"Great men are they who see that spiritual is stronger than any material force - that thoughts rule the world."

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Excellence encourages one about life generally; it shows the spiritual wealth of the world."

- George Eliot

"Four things come not back, the spoken word, the sped arrow, time past, and the neglected opportunity."

- Arabian Proverb

"This time, like all times, is a very good one, if we but know what to do with it."

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Time stays long enough for those who use it."

- Leonardo da Vinci

"An inch of time is an inch of gold but you can’t buy that inch of time with an inch of gold."

- Chinese Proverb

"Although we try to control it in a million different ways, the only things you can ever really do to time are enjoy it, or waste it. That's it."

- A.J. Compton

"The more sand has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it."

- Niccolo Machiavelli

"Trust me, setting things up right from the beginning will avoid a ton of tears and heartache."

- Kobe Bryant

"The sign of an intelligent people is their ability to control their emotions by the application of reason."

- Marya Mannes

"What enables the wise sovereign and the good general to strike and conquer, and achieve things beyond the reach of ordinary men, is foreknowledge."

- Sun Tzu

"War's legitimate object is more perfect peace."

- General William T. Sherman

"Every attempt to make war easy and safe will result in humiliation and disaster."

- General William T. Sherman

"In the martial arts, introspection begets wisdom. Always see contemplation on your actions as an opportunity to improve."

- Soke Behzad Ahmadi

"It is never too late to be wise."

- Daniel Defoe

"Your mind is everything. Wield it carefully or it will command you"

- Oogway

"There is no genius where there is not simplicity."

- Tolstoy

"The significance which is in unity is an eternal wonder."

- Rabindranath Tagore

"A father is neither an anchor to hold us back, nor a sail to take us there, but a guiding light whose love shows us the way."

"Age is of no importance unless you're a cheese"

"Grandparents bring a little more wisdom, happiness, warmth, and love to their granddaughter’s life."

"Life may have its challenges, but each one imparts valuable wisdom."

"Ordinary people think merely of spending time. Great people think of using it."

- Anonymous

"A wise man was asked ‘what is anger?’ he gave a beautiful answer ‘it is a punishment we give to ourselves, for somebody else’s mistake."

"Every foster parent is on a unique journey, sprinkled with triumphs and challenges, and what better way to navigate this path than with words of wisdom that have stood the test of time?"

"Never approach a bull from the front, a horse from the rear, or a fool from any direction."

"Don’t squat with your spurs on."

"Don’t judge people by their relatives."

"Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer."