Wise Quotes, Wisdom Sayings - Page 41
I know enough to know that I know nothing.
When bricks stand wide apart in an open plain, they have no chance of even stopping an ant. But when they join together, they hold even the mightiest force.
That girl you just called fat? She is overdosing on diet pills. That girl you just called ugly? She is putting on makeup for hours so you don’t have to see her ugly face. That boy you just tripped? He gets abused enough at home. That old man with the scars? He fought for our country. That lady with the distorted face? She was in a gas explosion. People don’t have to hurt, and you don’t have to hurt people. 99% of the time it might be a joke. But 99% of them don’t take it as a joke. Be careful about what you say about others, it can hurt them.
A battle fought half hearted is a battle half lost.
If you listen to what people say you will hunt fish in the forest and fish rabbits in the ocean.
Talking a lot does not mean you’re wise.
Success is getting what you want, and happiness is wanting what you get.
When we stop dreaming, we start dying.
If you want to judge a man’s character, give him a little authority.
This is concerning Mahatma Gandhi’s quote “Eye for an eye and the whole world goes blind.”
If the world is willing to let itself become blind it most certainly deserves it.
From my grandfather
Don’t take anyone’s right but don’t leave your right either.
A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle.
The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts.
- Bertrand Russell
Pray for the best and prepare for the worst.
The man who never picks up his fists and waits is the strongest man in the world.
They always got money for wars, but can’t feed the poor.
Holding on to anger is like holding onto a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone, you are the one who gets burned.
- Buddha
No one but ourselves can free our minds.
Ask questions. That’s how you learn.