Quotes & Sayings About Wise Words

The Greek philosophers have compiled many works with persuasiveness and much skill in words; but what fruit have they to show for this such as has the cross of Christ? Their wise thoughts were persuasive enough until they died; — Athanasius Of Alexandria

Jesus Christ saves the lost sheep. — Lailah Gifty Akita

It is a good rule never to see or talk to the man whose words have wrung your heart, or helped it, just as it is wise not to look down too closely at the luminous glow which sometimes shines on your path on a summer night, if you would not see the ugly worm below. — Rebecca Harding Davis

May God continue to give us strength for our daily work. — Lailah Gifty Akita

though aging reduces speed, it increases experience and understanding — Ernest Agyemang Yeboah

Sometimes I think that wisdoms slip from my mind like drool from the lips of an idiot ...
Where's all this stuff coming from? Is it any good? Any good in, you know, the wisdom sense? Who am I to spout this stuff anyway?
Well, here's the thing. You too can find yourself shedding wisdom like cat hair if you only allow yourself the liberty of introspection.
Think about what you alone know that no one else does. That one neat wonderful profound insight. It is fully yours. No one else on this planet of about six billion people understands it like you do.
Now, see if you can share it with someone. Bestow it, a gift of yourself.
Wisdom is like gossip. Except it's the good kind. — Vera Nazarian

We marvel at God's mercy. — Lailah Gifty Akita

I live within the world of books. — Lailah Gifty Akita

When the drum beat comes to an end, you shall not hear the drum beat again, but you shall remember how it sounded, and you shall understand clearly how you should or should not have danced to the drum beat — Ernest Agyemang Yeboah

O Lord Most-wise, strengthen us by Your power that we not fear the non-believing world neither when they lash us with whips nor when they insult us with words for Your sake. — Nikolaj Velimirovic

Do not go for conformity that breeds mediocrity! Choose instead to stand for transformation that does not only transforms lives, but true purpose and living as well. — Ernest Agyemang Yeboah

For a bowl of water give a goodly meal; For a kindly greeting bow thou down with zeal; For a simple penny pay thou back with gold; If thy life be rescued, life do not withhold. Thus the words and actions of the wise regard; Every little service tenfold they reward. But the truly noble know all men as one, And return with gladness good for evil done. — Mahatma Gandhi

Never close your circle. We all have room for growth. Every person you meet is not out to destroy you. Blessings can come from connecting with the right people. That's why wireless service providers are always accepting new customers. When you set limits on your relationships, you block the possibility of gaining new opportunities. So instead of closing your circle, screen those you let in it. — Bianca McCormick-Johnson

Think twice as much as others.
Study twice as much as others.
Work twice as much as others.
Give twice as much as others. — Matshona Dhliwayo

There are many more books to read, when will I finish reading? — Lailah Gifty Akita

What you dream of, you will possess. — Lailah Gifty Akita

When in doubt," Calypso said, "Tater Tots. — Rick Riordan

The hunger for change is the desire to make a change. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Never cut down a tree whose shade you might need tomorrow. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Many words are not proof of the wise man, because the sage only talk when it's needed, and the words are measured and corresponding with the need. — Thales

Whatever we want, we just imagination it; the core of attraction. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Innovation is the heart of humanity. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Intelligence is what we learn.
Wisdom is what we unlearn. — J.R. Rim

If you believe, you will begin to see signs and wonders. — Lailah Gifty Akita

The words you use can influence your life. Positive words are well spring of life. — Lailah Gifty Akita

The problem is not in the sugar when it tastes bitter, the problem is with the tongue. — Munia Khan

Let the sunflowers of thy soul bloom in the sunshine. — Lailah Gifty Akita

The essence of life is the power of love. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Man sometimes forget, he will not live forever. — Lailah Gifty Akita

It does not matter whatsoever, what the people around you think you can or cannot do. What really matters is what you think about your capabilities. — Abhijit Naskar

We want many things. But few things is needful. — Lailah Gifty Akita

It is at the edge of intelligence that wisdom awaits. — Matshona Dhliwayo

The deadliest poison cannot harm you if you do not consume it. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Do not be wise in words - be wise in deeds. — Marcus Aurelius

Without toil, would there be any tears? — Lailah Gifty Akita

Holiness in the purest form is independent of all textual doctrines, all churches and all institutions. — Abhijit Naskar

Date to question. — Lailah Gifty Akita

The sinner runs when no one is pursuing him
Meaning: one's guilt will always haunt or live with him — Ikechukwu Joseph

My heart faint not. The Lord will strengthen my spirit. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Love protects and preserves in all times. — Lailah Gifty Akita

God is the originator of life. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Two years ago, George Bush felt prompted to address this issue. More spending on public education, said the president, isn't "the best answer." Mr. Bush went on to caution parents of poor children who see money "as a cure" for education problems. "A society that worships money ... ," said the president, "is a society in peril." The president himself attended Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts - a school that spends $11,000 yearly on each pupil, not including costs of room and board. If money is a wise investment for the education of a future president at Andover, it is no less so for the child of poor people in Detroit. But the climate of the times does not encourage this belief, and the president's words will surely reinforce that climate. — Jonathan Kozol

Live passionately. — Lailah Gifty Akita

The greatest education is the knowledge of God. — Lailah Gifty Akita

I am grateful to everyone who believes in me. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Do not envy any one. Their travel path is different from yours. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Life can end any time, any day. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Every fresh morning brings freshness of sacred-being. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Hope is enthusiastic anticipation. — Lailah Gifty Akita

May the Lord grant you wisdom to live wisely. — Lailah Gifty Akita

You can graciously live through every struggle. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Real education is never acquisition of knowledge but training of character. — Lailah Gifty Akita

I do not care what you think of me. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Years ago, a wise friend told me that no one ever changes until the pain level gets high enough. That seems entirely true. The inciting incident for life change is almost always heartbreak - something becomes broken beyond repair, too heavy to carry; in the words of the recovery movement, unmanageable. In — Shauna Niequist

Ah, yes, crooked paths often end in quicksand. — Lilli Thal

People use you and what do you do? You use them too.. We all are mean! — Honeya

The sun is the sacred morning light. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Love so pure, love so noble! — Lailah Gifty Akita

Peace has gone on too long. Something inside me says that trouble such as these shores have never known is headed our way. — Brian Jacques

The are two kinds of people in this modern society. First and the majority are those fools who think they are wise, and second are the few wise individuals who know that they are fools. — Abhijit Naskar

We must remember that beauty is dictated from the spectators opinion therefore anyone can be beautiful depending on who is watching you — Yolanda De Iuliis

A grateful heart is good medicine. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Read. Learn. Write. Travel. — Lailah Gifty Akita

At times, look back towards your ancient days, drink deep from the eternal fountain of wisdom long gone, and then look ahead. — Abhijit Naskar

Besides, I like libraries. It makes me feel comfortable and secure to have walls of words, beautiful and wise, all around me. — Roger Zelazny

We ought to compliment and not to compete with one another. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Love is the only song I sing. — Lailah Gifty Akita

You shouldn't throw stones if you live in a glass house and if you got a glass jaw, you should watch yo mouth: cause I'll break yo face. — 50 Cent

Where ever you are accepted, stay there. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Youthful exuberance is splendid. — Lailah Gifty Akita

The Reverence of God is root of right reason. — Lailah Gifty Akita

It is better to be helpful than harmful. — Lailah Gifty Akita

The mind never sleeps. Though the body can be idle, there shall always be something for the mind to do! Do something with your mind then! — Ernest Agyemang Yeboah

For years, i lived my life, waiting for the other shoe to drop ... i thought control was something i could have over my life. My goal was to live life, in such a way, that i would never again have to suffer any form of trauma or abuse that would remind me of my painful past. I was living life on a tightrope of tension. I was only happy when things went smoothly and came apart at the seams when i was thrown a curveball.
NOW, i realize, that the key to happiness is surrendering to the illusion of control. And to trust that, no matter what happens to me, i have the infinite inner-wisdom and strength to find my way through. — Jaeda DeWalt

Declare the sacred utterances. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Serve one another with great humility. — Lailah Gifty Akita

We live to share and serve. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Live by your own sacred standard. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Daily walk promotes good health. — Lailah Gifty Akita

I write the words God put on my mind. — Lailah Gifty Akita

This town, this country, this world, is full to the brim with clever people, and just look at it. Never been in such awful shape. Clever people don't give a damn about anybody but themselves. Too busy being clever. The world doesn't need anymore clever people. It needs people with wisdom. — Jon Steele

The wise words of a friend and guide rang in my head. 'How would you distinguish a true servant of God from a traitor? ... You should take especial notice of how a person speaks, not of other things, but of God. — Harry Blamires

A conscience without regrets ~ to live life without having to say you're sorry. — E.A. Bucchianeri

May we celebrate the sacredness of Christmas with joy, faith and hope. — Lailah Gifty Akita

I can feel a cool breeze. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Peaceful mind is Masterpiece. — Lailah Gifty Akita

You live not only for yourself but for others. — Lailah Gifty Akita

The greatest duty is to know, love and obey God. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Thought precedes actions. — Lailah Gifty Akita

In short, the way to wealth, if you desire it, is as plain as the way to market. It depends chiefly on two words, industry and frugality; that is, waste neither time nor money, but make the best use of both. Without industry and frugality nothing will do, and with them everything. He that gets all he can honestly, and saves all he gets (necessary expenses excepted), will certainly become rich, if that Being who governs the world, to whom all should look for a blessing on their honest endeavours, doth not, in his wise providence, otherwise determine. — Benjamin Franklin

The greatest strength is the spirit of endurance. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Do not think you are important but unique. — Lailah Gifty Akita

We dare travel on unknown path. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Don't dwell too much on the past. The lessons are useful for the present and a preparation for the future. Move on! — Lailah Gifty Akita

You have time to do what needs to be done. — Lailah Gifty Akita

With the gentle force of their words, the dogged warmth of their embrace, and the assuring touch of souls softly bared, mothers are silently shaping whole societies and authoring entire cultures that sit poised on the horizon of the future. And although we ignorantly relegate such roles to some lower caste status, we would be wise to understand that the role of a mother sets the cadence of the future. — Craig D. Lounsbrough

Wise words were never spoken,
never thought
never lived.
P.C.M. Hermans
September 27, 2016 — Petra Hermans

Dwell on positive thoughts! — Lailah Gifty Akita

A committed citizens can move a country. — Lailah Gifty Akita

words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. (Proverbs 12:18, NIV) — Lisa Bevere