Words of Wisdom / Thoughts to Live By

Nature and wisdom never are at strife.
Plutarch 

It is easier to be wise for others than for ourselves.
Francois De La Rochefoucauld

The art of being wise is knowing what to overlook.
William James 

The first step in the acquisition of wisdom is silence, the second listening, the third memory, the fourth practice, the fifth teaching others.
Solomon Ibn Gabriol

Wisdom is better than gold or silver.
German Proverb

Years teach us more than books.
Berthold Auerbach

It is best to learn wisdom by the experience of others.
                                            Latin Proverb