Henry Miller on wisdom

Sex is one of the nine reasons for reincarnation. … The other eight are unimportant.

Life, as it is called, is for most of us one long postponement.

The real leader has no need to lead⁠—he is content to point the way.

The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.

Socrates470–399 BC

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.

Confucius551–479 BC

True wisdom comes to each of us when we realize how little we
understand about life, ourselves, and the world around us.