Two things influence one's wisdom: remarkable experience and – evenmuch more – accumulated knowledge.

Silence is sometimes the best sign of someone's wisdom.

To attain knowledge, learn continuously. To become wise, observe continuously.

There is a simple rule regarding wisdom: those who have a superficial knowledge cannot be wise. On the contrary, wise people have broad knowledge. However, besides the acquired knowledge, wisdom arises from observation and contemplation over a longer period of time. Wisdom is, therefore, often the privilege of older people who have a broad knowledge and respectable experience. Feel free to ask such people for advice.

Every fool has an idea how to change the world. Wise people think about how to improve the world around them.

Observing is the basis of wisdom.

A person with a big ego usually knows very little.

Refusing dominance over others by using money is a clear sign of wisdom.

There are three characteristics of wisdom: knowledge, experience and patience.