#wisdom
Passages on wisdom from many traditions.
“let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath”
“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”
“All that we are is the result of what we have thought”
“Not to commit any sin, to do good, and to purify one's mind, that is the teaching of (all) the Awakened.”
“He who knows other men is discerning; he who knows himself is intelligent.”
“When I walk along with two others, they may serve me as my teachers.”
“Who gains wisdom? He who is willing to receive instruction from all sources.”
“our life is short; we must endeavour to gain the present time with best discretion and justice.”
“Truth is higher than everything; but higher still is truthful living.”