Wisdom Quotes

“There are no rules in Buddhism, there is only etiquette that comes from wisdom. If there were only rules, they would be fixed. But etiquette being born of wisdom is appropriate for every situation.”
― Geoff Malone (Samvara)

“The voice of wisdom is often the voice of fear.”
― B.B. Aspen, The Dreams of the Descendants

“Prayer lays hold of God’s plan and becomes the link between His will and its accomplishment on earth.”
― Elisabeth Elliot (Author)

“Oh, seeker of beauty, do not lament the thinning veil atop your dome of thought! For each strand that departs is not a loss, but a clearing – an invitation for the Beloved's direct sunlight to warm the sacred scroll of your scalp, unveiling the true wisdom beneath. Or, perhaps, simply an excellent excuse for a truly magnificent turban.”
― Unknown Author

“Grieve not for the shell that is discarded. The universe has not lost a soul.”
― Unknown Author

“Your sadness is merely the universe's subtle hint that you have misplaced your true Inner sunshine.”
― Unknown Author

“Don't follow leaders, watch the parking meters.”
― Bob Dylan, Un'ora Con

“The wound is the place where the Light enters, yes. But also, sometimes, it's just a cut that needs a good plaster and maybe some Neosporin. Don't confuse metaphor with basic first aid.”
― Unknown Author

“Oh, afflicted one, when the veil of sorrow descends upon your soul, do not fight it! Embrace the darkness, for it is merely the shadow cast by the Beloved's light. Merge with the vast ocean of consciousness. Become one with the universe!”
― Unknown Author

“Verily, when one strikes and another strikes back, it is not violence, but the universe’s clumsy attempt at creating a matching set. For the Beloved delights in symmetry, and if your neighbor throws a particularly pungent fish at your head, the only true path to union is to find a slightly larger, more fragrant fish, and return the cosmic blessing. Only then, my friend, is the ledger balanced, and the true dance of the carp begins.”
― Unknown Author

“Dream big, prepare hard, lock your target, hit strong, win, and live with grace, this is life. —Syed Rehman Hayder”
― Syed Rehman Hayder

“The root of all philosophy is the question "Why?" But you see, the universe does not answer "why"... it whispers "dance." It does not demand reason... it offers a rose. It is not a problem to be solved, but a song to be sung! Ask "why" and you build a cage of words. Stop asking, and you are free!”
― Unknown Author

“Don’t mistake exhaustion for weakness. Sometimes the strongest thing you can do is rest, and let your roots deepen unseen.”
― Lawrence Nault

“When you can afford anything you want, it's amazing how many things you no longer want.”
― Wayne Gerard Trotman

“Verily, when one strikes and another strikes back, it is not violence, but the universe’s clumsy attempt at creating a matching set. For the God delights in symmetry, and if your neighbor throws a particularly pungent fish at your head, the only true path to union is to find a slightly larger, more fragrant fish, and return the cosmic blessing. Only then, my friend, is the ledger balanced, and the true dance of the carp begins.”
― Unknown Author

“Oh, seeker of beauty, do not lament the thinning veil atop your dome of thought! For each strand that departs is not a loss, but a clearing – an invitation for the God's direct sunlight to warm the sacred scroll of your scalp, unveiling the true wisdom beneath. Or, perhaps, simply an excellent excuse for a truly magnificent turban.”
― Unknown Author

“Oh, afflicted one, when the veil of sorrow descends upon your soul, do not fight it! Embrace the darkness, for it is merely the shadow cast by the God's light. Merge with the vast ocean of consciousness. Become one with the universe!”
― Unknown Author

“When a small, angry pixel-ghoul spits its digital venom upon your illuminated garden, do do not reach for the keyboard-sword. For the keyboard-sword only multiplies the dust. Instead, remember the vast, silent ocean of your own being. Let the ghoul's tiny wave crash upon the shore, then recede into the nothingness from whence it came.”
― Unknown Author

“Path to true forgiveness begins with a perfectly timed apology message, followed by three days of radio silence, allowing its divine mystery to unfold without your intervention.”
― Unknown Author

“In the beginning was the night,
But the light spoke wisdom into the world.
Let us see, O’ Brother.
Let us hear, O’ Brother.”
― Joseph Moukarzel, The Travelers: An Ancient Adventure of Gold, Magic and Forgotten Worlds

“Why do you speak of the stars as men and women?” Ahm asked. “Why is Mushtari a man and Zuhal a woman? How do you know?”
“Because there is duality in all things,” Half-Beard replied. “Even within us. There is a male and a female part in every soul. Look around, Gaia reveals all. Nothing is whole until those parts are reconciled. That is why we find comfort in a partner, through the power of love.”
― Joseph Moukarzel, The Travelers: An Ancient Adventure of Gold, Magic and Forgotten Worlds

“Silence is occasionally a proactive choice, and not merely the inert absence of noise. It can be an act of courage, power unwielded out of sensitivity or respect, or a circle of concentration to reflect and reminisce. A well-timed silence can command a room, spare others needless pain, or be a pregnant pause to preserve a special moment.”
― Stewart Stafford

“Don’t pour your entire life into someone, because you’ll never know if they will spill it out”
― Saden

“Not every story needs a hero. Some need healers. Some need witnesses. Some just need someone who stayed.”
― Lawrence Nault

“Remember that the thankful heart is always close to the riches of the universe.”
― Joeseph Murphy

“By embracing the principles of wu wei, we tap into a
deeper wisdom that guides us toward harmonious
solutions. We learn to trust the natural layout of the situation and find peace in the now, regardless of the challenges we face.

If you want to have a bit of lighthearted fun with this
oftentimes new-agey concept, and avoid taking it too
seriously in its own rather playful spirit, imagine your
‘woo’ simply getting out of your ‘way.”
― Sol Luckman, Get Out of Here Alive: Inner Alchemy & Immortality

“We find it very difficult to assimilate and accept the idea that those close to us can advise us correctly; so we see it as humiliating and demeaning that we are better off not listening to them. We must grow out of this ego in order to enact change that the world will reckon with”
― Lord Uzih

“I don't wrestle with pigs. We both just would get dirty, and the pig enjoys it.”
― Unknown Author

“Oh, the ones who stand on the precipice of their own small judgments! Do not fret, beloved. Their words are but the rustling of dry leaves, destined to be swept away by the wind of divine love. They do not truly matter.”
― Unknown Author

“A smart man learns from his own mistakes. A wise man learns from the mistakes of others.”
― Unknown Author