Wisdom Quote by John Crowley — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“We are much beholden to Machiavelli and others, that write what men do, and not what they ought to do . For it is not possible to join serpentine wisdom with the columbine innocency, except men know exactly all the conditions of the serpent; his baseness and going upon his belly, his volubility and lubricity, his envy and sting, and the rest; that is, all forms and natures of evil. For without this, virtue lieth open and unfenced. Nay, an honest man can do no good upon those that are wicked, to reclaim them, without the help of the knowledge of evil.”

“My story is of such marvel that if it were written with a needle on the corner of an eye, it would yet serve as a lesson to those who seek wisdom.”

“A world in the hand is worth two in the bush.”

“Knowledge unlocks the door to the mysteries of our mistakes; wisdom guides us away from repeating them". HS/el”

“Vessels large may venture more, But little boats should keep near shore.”

“Despite its dark veins, the transparency of dragonfly’s wings assures me of a pure, innocent world”