Wisdom Quotes

Our collection of wisdom quotes have been gathered from sources that span the ages. Dating back to a timeless Swedish proverb and all the way up to former Secretary of State Colin Powell and athlete Mia Hamm, these wisdom quotes selected here reflect common sense, good advice and tips on navigating life with faith, hope and good humor.

 

 Each day is a lifetime in miniature. 

- Roberta Messner, Guideposts writer

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 I am driven by two main philosophies. Know more today than I knew yesterday, and lessen the suffering of others. You'd be surprised how far that gets you. 

- astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson

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 You don't need all the answers. The teaching isn't in the answers. It's in the question, the conversation, the journey to the answer. 

- authors Shellee Hendricks and Russell Reich

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 God gave us only two arms. If we hang on to the past, we can't embrace the future. 

- submitted by Guideposts reader Pauline L. Stillman, Pembroke Pines, Florida

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 The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it. 

- Chinese proverb

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 Think big thoughts, but relish small pleasures. 

- Author H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

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 Instead of putting others in their place, put yourself in their place. 

- Amish proverb

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 The reason I don't retire is that I learn something new every day. The brain has to be exercised the same as the rest of the body. It's about expanding, constantly pushing yourself. 

- Actor Clint Eastwood

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 A closed mouth gathers no feet. 

- Guideposts reader Ronna Cook of Renton, Washington

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 Limit your always and your nevers. 

- actress Amy Poehler

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