Wisdom Quotes

"“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances, and one man in his time plays many parts.”"

- William Shakespeare

"“All we can know is that we know nothing. And that’s the height of human wisdom.”"

- Leo Tolstoy

"“All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost.”"

- J.R.R. Tolkien

"The art of living lies less in eliminating our troubles than in growing with them."

- Bernard Baruch

"I’m an early bird and I’m a night owl. So I’m wise and I have worms."

- Michael Scott

"Today, you have added another candle of knowledge and wisdom to your life. May it give you the power to enlighten the whole world. On your birthday, I wish you joy and happiness."

- Debasish Mridha

"It’s funny: I always imagined when I was a kid that adults had some kind of inner toolbox full of shiny tools: the saw of discernment, the hammer of wisdom, the sandpaper of patience. But then when I grew up I found that life handed you these rusty bent old tools – friendships, prayer, conscience, honesty – and said ‘do the best you can with these, they will have to do’. And mostly, against all odds, they do."

- Anne Lamott

"The most important quality for an investor is temperament, not intellect… You need a temperament that neither derives great pleasure from being with the crowd or against the crowd."

- Warren Buffett

"Real estate is a long-term game. Don't try to get rich quick. Instead, focus on buying properties that will generate income and appreciate over time."

- Warren Buffett

"Buy land--they’re not making it anymore."

- Mark Twain

"God, give us grace to accept with serenity the things that cannot be changed, courage to change the things which should be changed and the wisdom to distinguish the one from the other."

- Reinhold Niebuhr

"He who seeks shall find."

- Sophocles

"The first rule of holes: when you are in one, stop digging."

- Molly Ivins

"Youth is happy because it has the ability to see beauty. Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old."

- Franz Kafka

"A mature person is one who does not think only in absolutes, who is able to be objective even when deeply stirred emotionally, who has learned that there is both good and bad in all people and in all things, and who walks humbly and deals charitably with the circumstances of life, knowing that in this world no one is all knowing and therefore all of us need both love and charity."

- Eleanor Roosevelt

"Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you make a living; the other helps you make a life."

- Eleanor Roosevelt

"Rely on the ordinary virtues that intelligent, balanced human beings have relied on for centuries: common sense, thrift, realistic expectations, patience, and perseverance."

- Jack Bogle

"Don’t look for the needle in the haystack. Just buy the haystack."

- Jack Bogle

"Everything is negotiable. Whether or not the negotiation is easy is another thing."

- Carrie Fisher

"A mind all logic is like a knife all blade. It makes the hand bleed that uses it."

"In doubt there’s wisdom, yet some of us live in confidence without question."

"Never do something permanently foolish just because you are temporarily upset."

"For small creatures such as we,"

"At 90 years young, you continue to be a beacon of love and wisdom. Happy birthday, and here's to many more wonderful moments!"

"Celebrating nine decades of being an incredible source of wisdom and joy. Happy birthday, and here's to more!"

"You have learnt a lot about life in 90 years. No one can take the wisdom you’ve earned away from you and we appreciate that you always have some good advice to give whatever comes our way."

"At 90, you’ve not just grown older; you’ve grown wiser, kinder, and more inspiring than ever before."

"Age is but a number, but your years are a testament to the richness of a life well-lived."

"Wishing you a blessed 90th Birthday! Your wisdom is a treasure we cherish."

"Hope your special day is as special as you are. Happy birthday. Although your body shows signs of aging, your mind is sharp as ever. Happy 90th birthday."