Here are more wise quotes to live by in life. Wisdom is good. Wisdom is virtuous perhaps. These are some quite old quotes. The words of humans in the past are often good it seems. Even words from more than a thousand years ago can still often be relevant and useful today, it seems. Presidents, writers, and philosophers have also spoken and/or written good words. These quotes are about wisdom, the mind, difficulties, life, success, growth, communication, mercy, and ability.

Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.  Aesop

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.  Aesop

The energy of the mind is the essence of life. Aristotle

Success is dependent on effort.  Sophocles

Well begun is half done.  Aristotle

Great oaks from little acorns grow.  Chaucer

Actions speak louder than words.  Abraham Lincoln

I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.  Abraham Lincoln

Ability may get you to the top but it’s character that will keep you there.  Abraham Lincoln

Humans say and write intelligent things quite often it seems. Many wise words have been said in the past, and it seems likely that more wise words will likely be said well into the future. Wisdom is something that can be willingly acquired and discovered, it seems. Hopefully more humans will seek wisdom out. Hopefully these quotes will be useful and enjoyable to read. One cannot have too much wisdom perhaps. There are many wise quotes to live by, and these are just some of them.