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Wisdom Quotes

A carefully curated collection of wisdom quotes from writers, thinkers and voices worth listening to. Whether you need a quick boost or a deeper moment of reflection, these words are here to help.

"You are an aperture through which the universe is looking and exploring itself. This powerful statement invites us to simply be."

-- Alan Watts

"Every light is not the sun. Let this royal wisdom guide your pursuit of excellence."

-- Alexander the Great

"I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion. Let this royal wisdom guide your pursuit of excellence."

-- Alexander the Great

"Without Knowledge, Skill cannot be focused. Without Skill, Strength cannot be brought to bear and without Strength, Knowledge may not be applied. Let this royal wisdom guide your pursuit of excellence."

-- Alexander the Great

"I would rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion. Let this royal wisdom guide your pursuit of excellence."

-- Alexander the Great

"I do not steal victory. Let this royal wisdom guide your pursuit of excellence."

-- Alexander the Great

"I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well. Let this royal wisdom guide your pursuit of excellence."

-- Alexander the Great

"Holy shadows of the dead, I'm not to blame for your cruel and bitter fate. Let this royal wisdom guide your pursuit of excellence."

-- Alexander the Great

"There are no more worlds to conquer! Let this royal wisdom guide your pursuit of excellence."

-- Alexander the Great

"May God keep you away from the venom of the cobra, the teeth of the tiger, and the revenge of the Afghans. Let this royal wisdom guide your pursuit of excellence."

-- Alexander the Great

"Let us conduct ourselves so that all men wish to be our friends and all fear to be our enemies. Let this royal wisdom guide your pursuit of excellence."

-- Alexander the Great

"Self-conceit may lead to self-destruction. This fable carries a lesson for the ages."

-- Aesop

"The gods help them that help themselves. This fable carries a lesson for the ages."

-- Aesop

"United we stand, divided we fall. This fable carries a lesson for the ages."

-- Aesop

"The tyrant will always find a pretext for his tyranny. This fable carries a lesson for the ages."

-- Aesop

"A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety. This fable carries a lesson for the ages."

-- Aesop

"It is easy to be brave from a safe distance. This fable carries a lesson for the ages."

-- Aesop

"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. This fable carries a lesson for the ages."

-- Aesop

"Tears are words the heart can't express. A profound reflection on staying true to oneself."

-- Adele

"I think it's important that you don't think you're great. Because once you get to that point, you just mess everything up. A profound reflection on staying true to oneself."

-- Adele

"You get what you put in. People who don't put in, don't get anything out. A profound reflection on staying true to oneself."

-- Adele

"I'm really happy to be me, and I'd like to think people like me more because I'm happy with myself. A profound reflection on staying true to oneself."

-- Adele

"Every single day I learn something new about myself. A profound reflection on staying true to oneself."

-- Adele

"My life is full of drama, and I don't have time to worry about something as petty as what I look like. A profound reflection on staying true to oneself."

-- Adele

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A carefully curated collection of wisdom quotes from writers, thinkers and voices worth listening to. Whether you need a quick boost or a deeper moment of reflection, these words are here to help.

Some of the most celebrated wisdom quotes come from Krishna, among many others featured on this page.

Popular wisdom quotes include: "Delusion arises from anger. The mind is bewildered by delusion." -- Krishna Also: "You came empty handed, and you will leave empty handed." -- Krishna.

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