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Across centuries, writers and thinkers have used the figure of the wise man to explore restraint, discernment, and the value of silence. This collection of wise men quotes contrasts wisdom with folly, showing how the wise conceal what fools reveal, and why zeal and judgment don't always mix. Read on for sayings that reward a second, slower read.

Wisdom has always been measured against its opposite, which is why so many sayings pair the wise with Fools to make their point land harder.

• Last Updated on May 30, 2021