{"id":1540,"date":"2015-02-19T00:58:55","date_gmt":"2015-02-19T00:58:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/everydayinspiration\/?p=1540"},"modified":"2015-12-02T21:02:36","modified_gmt":"2015-12-02T21:02:36","slug":"12-wise-old-sayings-that-keep-inspiring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/everydayinspiration\/2015\/02\/12-wise-old-sayings-that-keep-inspiring.html","title":{"rendered":"12 Wise Old Sayings That Keep Inspiring"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Some say wisdom is gained by keeping an open mind while living a long time so life\u2019s experience have a chance of soaking in. Others say wisdom is acquired by listening more than talking.<\/p>\n

Either way, wisdom is a gift that can enlighten our souls and strengthen our spirit \u2013 and the spirit of others when it is shared.<\/p>\n

If you need some wisdom right now \u2013 some enlightenment gained by others, here are 12 wise old sayings that resonant with truth, hope and inspiration:<\/p>\n

1. \u201cWhen you are in doubt, be still, and, and wait; when doubt no longer exists for you, then go forward with courage. So long as mists envelope you, be still; be still until the sunlight pours through and dispels the mists — as it surely will. Then act with courage.\u201d \u2015 Ponca Chief White Eagle<\/strong><\/p>\n

2. \u201cWhen you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary projects, all of your thoughts break their bonds, your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction and you find yourself in a new great and wonderful world. Dormant forces, faculties and talents become alive, and you discover yourself to be a greater person by far than you ever dreamed yourself to be.\u201d \u2015 Patanjali<\/strong><\/p>\n

3. \u201cNever let the future disturb you. You will meet it, if you have to, with the same weapons of reason which today arm you against the present.\u201d \u2015 Marcus Aurelius<\/strong><\/p>\n

4. \u201cWe can’t have full knowledge all at once. We must start by believing; then afterwards we may be led on to master the evidence for ourselves.\u201d \u2015 Thomas Aquinas<\/strong><\/p>\n

5. \u201cWhen it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.\u201d \u2015 Confucius<\/strong><\/p>\n

6. \u201cFriends are as companions on a journey, who ought to aid each other to persevere in the road to a happier life.\u201d \u2015 Pythagoras<\/strong><\/p>\n

7. \u201cThat the path to personal happiness and inner peace is through the extinguishing of all desire to have or to affect things beyond ones control and through living for the present without hope for or fear of the future; beyond the power of opinion.\u201d \u2015 Zeno<\/strong><\/p>\n

8. \u201cRemember, no human condition is ever permanent. Then you will not be overjoyed in good fortune nor too scornful in misfortune.\u201d \u2015 Plato<\/strong><\/p>\n

9. \u201cLet us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn\u2019t learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we didn\u2019t learn a little, at least we didn\u2019t get sick, and if we got sick, at least we didn\u2019t die; so let us be thankful.\u201d \u2015 Buddha<\/strong><\/p>\n

10. \u201cKnowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power. If you realize that you have enough, you are truly rich.\u201d \u2015 Lao Tzu<\/strong><\/p>\n

11. \u201cAngry people want you to see how powerful they are. Loving people want you to see how powerful YOU are.\u201d \u2015 Chief Red Eagle<\/strong><\/p>\n

12. \u201cThose who are unaware they are walking in darkness will never seek the light.\u201d \u2015 Bruce Lee<\/strong><\/p>\n

Image Source:<\/strong> Google images<\/p>\n

About Alex Blackwell<\/a><\/strong>
\nAlex Blackwell is a father, husband and writer<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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