Wisest Quotes of Our Time
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.
Wisest Quotes of Our Time
“I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing.”
“Those who fear they will suffer already suffer what they fear.”
“You’ll never find the same person twice. Not even in the same person.”
“The ax forgets, but the tree remembers.”
“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.”
“The cage is open now, but the bird has forgotten how to fly. Think about it…”
“No tree, it is said, can grow to heaven unless its roots reach down to hell.” — Carl Jung
“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.” — A monk
“Your peace doesn’t depend on fixing everything. It depends on knowing what’s not yours to carry. Not every thought deserves your attention. Not every feeling needs a reaction.”
“The biggest mistake we make in life is thinking we have time. Be present, be happy, love more, and love now.”
“No matter how isolated you are and how lonely you feel, if you do your work truly and conscientiously, unknown allies will come and seek you out.” — Carl Jung
“What’s meant for you will always feel natural, calm, and clear. Not forced, chaotic, and confusing.”
“Someone once said, ‘water has no effect on fake flowers,’ and that changed my entire mindset regarding relationships.”
“In the Court of Justice, both parties know the truth; it is the Judge who is on trial.”
“Never make the mistake of assuming the person of peace is unskilled at war.”
“Becoming the best version of yourself comes with a lot of goodbyes.”
“Some people will never forgive you for what they did to you.”
“If it broke your heart but opened your eyes, take that lesson as a win.”
“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.”
“When people tell you you have changed, it’s only because you stopped acting the way they want you to act.”
“People treat you exactly how they feel about you. Don’t be blind.”
“Not everyone at your workplace is your friend. Do your job. Get paid. Go home.”
“It’s ok to disappear until you find yourself again.”
“Excuses make today easy, but tomorrow harder. Discipline makes today hard, but tomorrow easier.”
“You get what you fight for, not what you wish for.”
“Nothing kills you faster than your own mind. Don’t stress over things that are out of your control. Focus on what you can control.”
“Sometimes your value isn’t seen until your absence is felt.”
“If we’re locked in, I’ll do my best to save you. But I won’t let you drown me.”
“Gossip dies when it hits a wise person’s ears. Rumors are started by haters, carried by fools, and believed by idiots.”
“When a clown moves into a palace, he doesn’t become a king. The palace becomes a circus.” — Turkish Proverb
“Think like a Gangster, Speak like a Lawyer.”
“Empty minds make more noise.”
“You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry.”
“Beautiful days do not come to you. You must walk towards them.”
“Don’t climb a mountain for the world to see you, climb it for you to see the world.”
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