“An aphorism can contain only as much wisdom as overstatement will permit.”
Introduction to Unkempt Thoughts, St. Martin's Press (1962)
"Where Epics Fail: Aphorisms on Art, Morality & Spirit" (2018)
“An aphorism can contain only as much wisdom as overstatement will permit.”
Introduction to Unkempt Thoughts, St. Martin's Press (1962)
“Keep silence for the most part, and speak only when you must, and then briefly.”
Ibn Shu’ba al-Harrani, Tuhaf al-'Uqul, p. 414.
Regarding Knowledge & Wisdom, General
“Silence is one of the gates to wisdom.”
Ibn Shu’ba al-Harrani, Tuhaf al-'Uqul, p. 523.
Regarding Knowledge & Wisdom, General
“Silence is a fence around wisdom.”
Source: Hilkhot De'ot (Laws Concerning Character Traits), Chapter 2, Section 5, p. 33
“Silence is the sleep that nourishes wisdom.”
“Silence does not always mark wisdom.”
Source: Motivation and Personality (1954), p. 103.
Majlisi, Bihārul Anwār, vol.78, p. 355.
Regarding Knowledge & Wisdom, General