One part of wisdom is knowing what you don't need anymore and letting it go.

It may almost be a question whether such wisdom as many of us have in our mature years has not come from the dying out of the power of temptation, rather than as the results of thought and resolution.

The weak have remedies, the wise have joys superior wisdom is superior bliss.

The clouds may drop down titles and estates, and wealth may seek us, but wisdom must be sought.

In complete darkness, it is only knowledge and wisdom that separates us.

We all admire the wisdom of people who come to us for advice.

When I was at drama school, I wanted to change the world, and thought I had some great wisdom to impart to people about humanity. Now that I'm older, I know enough to realise that I know nothing at all.

The plan was criticized by some retired military officers embedded in TV studios. But with every advance by our coalition forces, the wisdom of that plan becomes more apparent.

Many people have their reputations as reporters and analysts because they are on television, batting around conventional wisdom. A lot of these people have never reported a story.

Even when you have doubts, take that step. Take chances. Mistakes are never a failure - they can be turned into wisdom.