W is for Wisdom

Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom. 

  ~ Thomas Jefferson          

By three methods we may learn wisdom:

First, by reflection, which is noblest; 

Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and

Third, by experience, which is the bitterest. 

   ~  Confucius                   

The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.

~ Socrates                  

Wisdom ceases to be wisdom

 when it becomes too proud to weep, 

too grave to laugh, 

and too selfish to seek other than itself.

~ Khalil Gibran    

[quotes from brainyquote.com]