Wisdom Quote by Robertson Davies — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“But the character of the music emphasized the tale as allegory--humorous, poignant, humane allegory--disclosing the metamorphosis of life itself, in which man moves from confident inexperience through the bitterness of experience, toward the rueful wisdom of self-knowledge.”

“One day we will all wear a garment which has no pockets...”

“Steadiness isn’t something you find in a place. It’s something you return to, wherever you are.”

“Speciesism is morally objectionable because, like racism, sexism, and heterosexism, it links personhood with an irrelevant criterion. Those who reject speciesism are committed to rejecting racism, sexism, heterosexism, and other forms of discrimination as well.”

“The road to wisdom is paved with excess.”

“Wisdom tends to grow in proportion to one's awareness of one's ignorance.”

“Do not seek water, get thirst.”