Having reached a point in life where my years of adventure and romance seem well behind me, I often tell people that now I’m “in it” for the wisdom. This accounts for my interest in locating the best ...

Isaac Asimov, author of Isaac Asimov's Book of Science and Nature Quotations, writes, "The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom." Here ...

When the Norse god Odin offers advice, one should probably listen. From choosing friends carefully to knowing when to leave a feast, the Hávamál offers practical guidance for navigating a world filled ...

This Sunday, the readings highlight the Judeo-Christian wisdom tradition found in Scripture. Wisdom literature takes many forms in the Bible. One form is as a set of “sayings,” aphorisms and proverbs, ...

People often ask what my new writing project is and I tell them I’m working on "30 Proverbs to Live By". It still has a fair way to go, but I like the idea of a book that gives a key thought to ponder ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest ...

Organized into five sections, Enduring Wisdom: Sayings from Native Americans, ed. by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve, illus. by Synthia Saint James, presents quotes from various North American tribes. A ...

Zen koans and Hassidic sayings come from two very different religious traditions; but both can stimulate good discussions with students in Catholic religion classes. This is a sample of Hassidic ...