Wisest Quotes of Our Time
Wisdom is seductive to me.
I love listening to wise people
because it brings the rational part of me and expands my perspective in life.
One of my role models is Robert Greene.
Many people see him as this manipulative person,
but I watched a lot of his interviews, and he is incredibly wise and rational
Wisdom is a gift that we all admire and wish we were born with.
Imagine yourself able to make good decisions,
guide others in the right direction,
and clearly explain concepts that others struggle to understand.
Wisdom often comes to us in old age,
but the good news is that we can use others’ wisdom
as a guiding light and improve our thought process.
Ultimately, our time is limited,
and we can’t learn all the lessons in the world just from experience.
That’s why I collected these wise quotes to illuminate your journey
and act as a support when you need it.
I don’t consider myself wise because I know these quotes,
but there is truth that can elevate your mind to a new consciousness.
Self-awareness
I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing. – Socrates
True wisdom is realizing your limits and not being too grandiose.
When you admit that you don’t know everything,
you open your mind for continual growth and learning.
I was the most brilliant student in my high school,
scoring high in mathematics, physics, and chemistry.
Subjects that are too difficult for many people.
I got so much attention, and it got into my head, making me grandiose.
I thought I knew everything until I entered college.
College humbled me, making me realize how small my knowledge is.
Actions
The ax forgets, but the tree remembers.
I once said a hurtful word to my friend.
I didn’t think or care about it that much, and thought he would do the same.
But years later, we met, and his eyes revealed how much pain he still carries.
I apologized to him and began to become mindful of my words.
I learned my lesson and realized that when action is done, it is always the victim who carries the scars forever.
I may forget what I did or said, but the other person will remember it troubling their lives.
People and relationships
“You’ll never find the same person twice. Not even in the same person.”
People are constantly changing, even if it is not immediately apparent.
Your ex, colleague, and childhood friend are no longer the same people you used to know.
I traveled outside my hometown to study, and when I came back,
my younger brother, whom I loved so much, had changed significantly,
not just in appearance but also in his mindset.
This experience taught me acceptance.
Choose to focus your time, energy, and conversation around people who inspire you, support you, and help you to grow into your happiest, strongest, wisest self.
Life is too short to be wasted around people who make you mad, sad, and anxious.
The people you choose to surround yourself with will affect your
financial choices, mental and emotional well-being, and vibe.
I learned too early to surround myself with people who have similar goals to me.
It just makes life easier and better.
“Not everyone at your workplace is your friend. Do your job. Get paid. Go home.”
To avoid drama, take this advice to heart.
Your family is your first priority;
entangling yourself too often with people you don’t really know
only brings chaos that will affect your personal relationships and maybe destroy them.
“Who betrays you once will betray you a thousand times. You don’t have to drink the whole sea to realize that it’s salty.”
This quote doesn’t need any explanation,
but I relate to it too much because I once made the mistake of thinking people change.
Perspective and decisions
“Don’t climb a mountain for the world to see you, climb it for you to see the world.”
Don’t chase a goal for the glory you will get, but for the person you will become.
It is a lesson I will always remember in gym.
My goal should be the praise I get from my friends or the admiration I get from girls.
My goals include achieving a fit physique, leading a healthy life,
cultivating confidence, developing resilience, and gaining valuable experience.
The attention will naturally come as a bonus,
but it should never be the goal.
“Imagine being bitten by a snake, and instead of focusing on healing from the poison, you chase the snake to understand why it bit you and to prove that you didn’t deserve it.”
There are relationships that hurt you deeply and make you question your sanity.
The reality is that you can never change these people,
for that’s their nature.
I had a narcissistic friend whose behavior was harmful.
I learned to leave them quickly and move on with my life.
If you have been in a relationship with a narcissistic person,
you will understand this quote more deeply.
Rise and fall
“When a clown moves into a palace, he doesn’t become a king. The palace becomes a circus.” – Turkish proverb
Throughout history, we have seen many empires fall
due to the king’s poor leadership and ill-advised decisions.
One of these empires is the Roman Empire; you can learn more about it here.
These stories from the past can help us avoid
the bad hires, toxic partners, and incompetent coworkers.
When you are serious about building wealth,
the people you choose to associate with and listen to are crucial.
We can see the same example repeating itself in big companies.
In our current time, you can witness the downfall of Jaguar due to poor decisions.
You can read more about it here.
Habits
“Excuses make today easy, but tomorrow harder. Discipline makes today hard, but tomorrow easier.”
Both choices are hard; choose your hard.
I understood this quote more when I started going to the gym and working on my projects.
In my first three months, I didn’t see any results,
and my motivation began to fade away.
Going to the gym became harder every week, but I kept pushing.
It is my discipline that gave me my dream physique.
Everyone will eventually learn this truth.
Fear
“Those who fear they will suffer already suffer what they fear.”
Pain, heartbreak, and suffering are inevitable.
It is better to accept that you will suffer rather than worry about it.
If something bad is going to happen, no matter what you do,
the best course of action is often no action.
Thinking about the probability of it happening
only makes you anxious.
Final thoughts
The love of wisdom is the first step toward being wise.
Being wise is a rare gift and blessing that will make your life better.
The wise quotes I collected are aimed at making you rational, wise, widening your perpective,
and making you a calmer person.
If there’s a wise quote I didn’t mention, feel free to share it with us
and tell us the one that resonated with you the most. Stay safe.
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