wise-quotes

It is in the shade that you look up at a tree and appreciate its efforts.

If you swim with sharks, make sure you have the appetite of a whale.

Beware of befriending wolves; remember, they are only loyal to their appetite.

It is in vain to try and kick the wind.

A wolf only attends a rabbit__ funeral to eat its young.

One who never reads only goes where his feet can take him, but one who does, travels around the world.

It is impossible for light to bow before darkness.

You can curse the sun a thousand times, but cannot keep it from shining, even for a day.

If men could fit water into their pockets, the ocean would be empty.

One who throws stones at others has less to use to build his own house.

Noble leaders choose: wisdom over wealth, knowledge over fame, understanding over honor, virtue over titles, and people over power.

Pleasure is a kind servant, but a cruel master.

An ugly candle that lights up a home is better than a beautiful lamp that merely decorates a room.

We all come into the world rocks, but the enlightened leave it diamonds.

It is in vain to stone the sky, no matter how big the rock is.

Knowledge is strength, understanding is mastery, and wisdom is power.

Light travels half away around the world while darkness is still putting its shoes on.

When you have nothing, be hopeful; when you have little, be grateful; when you have much, be sensible; when you have everything, be humble.