“To the ignorant, even the words of wise seem foolishness.”

“We are made wise not by the recollection of our past, but by the responsibility for our future.”

“Consistently wise decisions can only be made by those whose wisdom is constantly challenged.”

“Rules are for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men.”

“We have no words for speaking of wisdom to the stupid. He who understands the wise is wise already.”

“As you are old and reverend, you should be wise.”

“The wise man does not grow old, but ripens.”