Agnes Repplier Quotes

Experience is knowledge; but knowledge, when it is sought only as a material resource, is not always a blessing. Experience is wisdom; but wisdom, with those who lack vision, is not always power. Experience is tolerance; but tolerance, when it is induced by apathy, is not in the least a virtue.

Wise it is to comprehend the whole.

The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.

It is better to understand little than to misunderstand a lot.

Genius is the talent for seeing things straight.

People realize this man knows what the hell's going on and nobody else does.

Wisdom is found only in truth.

Wisdom is a sacred communion.

It takes a wise man to discover a wise man.

Hope may give a man strength, but not sense.

Take ye counsel together in all matters, inasmuch as consultation is the lamp of guidance which leadeth the way, and is the bestower of understanding.

It is in the middle of misery that so much becomes clear. The one who says nothing good comes of this is not yet listening.

Insight essentially means being able to see things other people are not able to see. This is the hallmark of leadership.

Understanding is the solution to every problem.

That's why they call you Seer. You see more than most.

When old people speak it is not because of the sweetness of words in our mouths; it is because we see something which you do not see.

We have heeded no wisdom offering guidance.

Where sense is wanting, everything is wanting.

Some minds remain open long enough for the truth not only to enter but to pass on through by way of a ready exit without pausing anywhere along the route.

All truth, in the long run, is only common sense clarified.

Wise thinkers prevail everywhere.

They consider me to have sharp and penetrating vision because I see them through the mesh of a sieve.

The best vision is insight.

The fool wonders, the wise man asks.

Wisdom sails with wind and time.