I am not one who was born with great wisdom. I love the ancients and diligently seek wisdom among them.

I was not born with wisdom. I love the ancient teachings and have worked hard to attain to their level.

Strive for wisdom! Or at least a decrease in idiocy.

Those who love wisdom must investigate many things

Content yourself with being a lover of wisdom, a seeker of the truth. Return and return again to what is essential and worthy. Do not try to seem wise to others. If you want to live a wise life, live it on your own terms and in your own eyes.

In seeking wisdom thou art wise; in imagining thou hast attained it - thou art a fool.

In seeking wisdom thou art wise; in imagining that thou hast attained it - thou art a fool.

Your wisdom then consists not of the knowledge you already have, but the continual search for knowledge, which is the highest form of wisdom.

The wise want love; and those who love want wisdom

Yeah, I’m passionate about wisdom. I’m passionate about accuracy and some kinds of curiosity. Perhaps I have some streak of generosity in my nature and a desire to serve values that transcend my brief life. But maybe I’m just here to show off. Who knows? I believe in the discipline of mastering the best that other people have ever figured out. I don’t believe in just sitting down and trying to dream it all up yourself. Nobody’s that smart.

Applicants for wisdom
do what I have done:
inquire within

"I also apply wisdom most of the time"

Of all human pursuits, the pursuit of wisdom is the most perfect, the most sublime, the most useful, and the most agreeable.

"ASK any wise man what he most desires and he will, more than likely, say "more wisdom.