Wisdom & Divine Knowledge

“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit.”

“For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.”

“Wisdom is the path to the deathless; heedlessness is the path to death; the wise who choose the path reach Nirvana.”

“By studying the old, one becomes versed in the new; thus one can become a teacher to others.”

“In the pursuit of learning, every day something is acquired; in the pursuit of the Way, every day something is dropped.”

“Wisdom (Chokmah) is the first emanation of the divine, the primordial point from which all creation flows.”

“That which speech cannot express, but which speech reveals, know that alone to be Brahman, not what people worship here.”

“Divine wisdom manifests through experiential knowledge of God's attributes and the annihilation of the self in the divine presence.”

“My son, I impart to you the wisdom I have learned through long years. Listen to my counsel and avoid the traps that ensnare the foolish.”

“For every action, the wise consider both benefit and harm. Yet some say nothing is truly beneficial, and all endeavors lead to futility.”

“By studying the old, one becomes versed in the new; thus one can become a teacher to others and achieve wisdom.”

“The Master said, A superior person thinks always of virtue; the common person thinks of comfort. A superior person thinks of the sanctions of law; the common person thinks of favors.”

“The elders carry the wisdom of generations. We listen to their stories and learn from their experience how to live in balance with all relations.”

“In the pursuit of learning, every day something is acquired. In the pursuit of the Way, every day something is dropped. By letting go, nothing remains undone.”

“The ancient masters were subtle, mysterious, profound, and deep. Because they are so deep and inexpressible, I can only describe their appearance.”