82 Quotes by Charbel Tadros

True wisdom is a combination of knowledge, understanding, humility, and humour. Without knowledge, we get a clown; without understanding, we get a bookworm; without humility, we get a hypocrite; and without humour, we get a grouch.

When there are no expectations affecting a choice, it should be taken immediately. Overthinking such a choice will only lead to headaches and missed opportunities. Moreover, when this choice is taken, all alternatives should be eliminated immediately to avoid the pitfalls of groundless regrets.

It is an insult to a wise person when his motives for guiding are questioned. However, he understands that people aren’t used to free gifts and still helps them anyway.

Anyone can put a price on knowledge - schools and universities do it all the time, but no one can put a price on wisdom for it can neither be bought nor sold. It should be given and accepted with no ulterior motives.

The relationship between apprentice and mentor is one of the most beautiful and most sacred relationships. In sharing his wisdom with his apprentice, the mentor discovers even more wisdom to share.

Some people are not meant to live together, for they will destroy one another and annihilate themselves. Wolves and sheep cannot be put in the same place, for after eating the sheep, the wolves will starve to death.

Some people are like popcorn: they will only succeed when under heat or pressure.

To preserve your innocence while acquiring intelligence, that is a true mark of wisdom.

Don’t live in regret over missed opportunities, for if you do, you will miss even more.