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The ultimate wisdom which deals with beginnings, remains locked in a seed. There it lies, the simplest fact of the universe and at the same time the one which calls faith rather than reason.

Man is wise and constantly in quest of more wisdom; but the ultimate wisdom, which deals with beginnings, remains locked in a seed. There it lies, the simplest fact of the universe and at the same time the one which calls forth faith rather than reason.

If we continue to develop our technology without wisdom or prudence, our servant may prove to be our executioner.

The world has achieved brilliance without wisdom, power without conscience. Our is a world of nuclear giants and ethical infants.

Imagination allows us to escape the predictable. It enables us to reply to the common wisdom that we cannot soar by saying, 'Just watch!"

Authority without wisdom is like a heavy ax without an edge, fitter to bruise than polish.

The all-seeing eye of God beheld our deplorable state; infinite pity touched the heart of the Father of mercies; and infinite wisdom laid the plan of our recovery.

In the frank expression of conflicting opinions lies the greatest promise of wisdom in governmental action.

Mixing one's wines may be a mistake, but old and new wisdom mix admirably.

Wisdom is keeping a sense of fallibility of all our views and opinions.

Second, this epic tale allows the audience to actually listen to the Native Americans and receive their wisdom. Spielberg conveys the respect for Native Americans that is normally lacking in Western films.

Beauty, the eternal Spouse of the Wisdom of God and Angel of his Presence thru' all creation.

I covered my face because they had taken my wisdom teeth out.

Knowledge is going to make you stronger. Knowledge is going to let you control your life. Knowledge is going to give you the wisdom to teach their children. Knowledge is the thing that makes you smile in the face of disaster.

Evil can be a teacher, if you look at the wisdom of its negative power.

Preconceived notions are the locks on the door to wisdom.

To avoid entangling alliances has been a maxim of our policy ever since the days of Washington, and its wisdom no one will attempt to dispute.

Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue.

To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him.

But what is liberty without wisdom, and without virtue? It is the greatest of all possible evils; for it is folly, vice, and madness, without tuition or restraint.