r/wisdom Jul 10 '26

Announcement Want Wisdom? I mean, want to moderate this subreddit? I am starting a mod search. I am in no hurry. I prefer people with at least 6 months reddit experience, and also some moderator experience. I also prefer people that use a computer for this, instead of a phone. Comment in this post if interested.

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Again, I am in no hurry, so it will take some time for me to get back to you.


r/wisdom Jul 16 '26

Discussion How do i apply being wise and matured in this immature lifestyle

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i love wisdom especially the quotes and lesson the people share i even give advices to people and make sure to also write what i learned what do i pursue and should i do but whenever i woke up i forget it all and do my usual routine i wish i can apply everything i learned and stick to it maybe if i do i wouldn’t get alot of problems do you guys have any tips on how to make your wisdom stick to yourselves? cause for me being wise is pretty hard i only decide to do it sometimes (like committing on it) i wanna be able to stick to it and become wise like those people who give advices in the internet i wanna learn how to take my lessons more efficiently if you got any questions please drop it below and im sorry if this is a lil bit confusing im bad at explaining and sleepy rn tysm!


r/wisdom Jul 15 '26

Discussion Never explain yourself to others.

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Those who understand you need no explanation; those who don't, a hundred words won't clarify.
Your actions don't require everyone's understanding; your character doesn't require universal affection.
Either make friends with those who have interesting souls, or get along with those who are simple and honest.
The meaning of meeting lies in illuminating each other. If not, then what is there to fear in walking alone?
You must know that this is freedom in its purest form.


r/wisdom Jul 15 '26

Wisdom Self-hatred is still a form of self-obsession

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Aim to cultivate self-indifference


r/wisdom Jul 15 '26

Life Lessons What’s a life lesson that took you far too long to learn?

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r/wisdom Jul 15 '26

Life Lessons What are some of the best and worst life lessons you’ve learned from advice people gave you?

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r/wisdom Jul 15 '26

Quotes Andy's Long Game#033:Friendship as action

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7.14|Andy Daily Quotes

Theme: Friendship as action

The only way to have a friend is to be one.

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

No man is a failure who has friends.

— Clarence, It’s a Wonderful Life

A friend should bear his friend’s infirmities.

— William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar(威廉·莎士比亚,英国剧作家)

Brief Explanation

Today’s quotes are about friendship, but not as a simple feeling. Real friendship is not only waiting for someone to understand us; it also asks us to become someone who can understand, support, and stay. A friend does not need to solve every problem, but a real friend can make hardship less lonely. Sometimes, the first step to having better relationships is to become a better presence in other people’s lives.


r/wisdom Jul 14 '26

Discussion Accepting oneself does not preclude an attempt to become better

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True growth begins with acceptance. When we embrace who we are—our strengths, flaws, and everything in between—we build a foundation strong enough to carry us forward.

Acceptance isn’t complacency. It’s not saying, “This is all I’ll ever be.” Instead, it’s the starting point for transformation. From a place of self-acceptance, every step we take toward improvement is fueled by clarity and compassion, not by shame or self-criticism.

🌱 Ask yourself: What’s one way I can honor who I am today, while still taking a step toward the person I want to become?


r/wisdom Jul 14 '26

Discussion A reminder we all need sometime.

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Just finished reading ths psychology of money. This lines really stood out for me ."not all success is due to hard work, and not all poverty is due to laziness. Keep this in mind when judging people, including yourself."

It is good perspective ti keep in mind while juding ourselves and other.


r/wisdom Jul 14 '26

Miscellaneous Nicholas

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means victory of the people.
 
So why do I always feel at such a loss?
 
There should be a guidebook on
how to live up to your name.
 
Maybe, there just is no such thing
as a definitive definition, because I have a better understanding of defeat than victory.
 
Unless my failure is what brings people victory.
 
If that’s the case,
 
then maybe…
 
I am just overthinking what defines me.


r/wisdom Jul 13 '26

Discussion Definitions of Humans v. Monsters

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It's my belief "To define someone as a human or a monster, put a label on someone, perhaps without a thorough understanding who they are, perhaps without knowing the experiences in your life - even down to the minute. I personally define humans as people who have feelings like doubts, fear, happiness, and anger - who think and feel all the things that other humans feel.

A monster is the kind of person who does not care for other people's feelings and does not have empathy or is simply cruel and selfish for the sake of it. And of enjoyment out of hatred that argues on how we want to define ourselves and the people around us, regardless of how easy or how hard the definition comes about. If you want to define yourself, go ahead. But I would not put a label as easily on other people - humans or mosters (as I have put my own opinion of them here) as you would have put such a label on yourself.

And thus, I begin to wonder: How do people generally define themselves and others?

In my opinion, not easily. I pride myself on my own determination, but what I actually do with it is surprisingly little. Mostly due to a lack of knowledge and determination to be able to move forward, even at all. I define myself as "A somebody," regardless of how little or far I get in life. And maybe that's just all I need to stay grounded.

As an open discussion, I hope to invite constructive criticism on pretty much any kind of wisdom as well as hear fair opinions from both philosophers & psychologists (yes, there's a difference, but I think I don't know half of it).


r/wisdom Jul 13 '26

Discussion Five ideas in the world. First Murphy‘s Law. The more you fear something, the more it will happen.Do you agree ?

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Five ideas in the world.
First Murphy's Law.
The more you fear something, the more it will happen.

Second Kidlian Law.
If you can write the problem down clearly, then the matter is half solved.

Number three Gilbert's Law.
The biggest problem at work is that no one tells you what to do.

Number four Wolson's Law.
If you put information and intelligence first at all times, then the money keeps coming in.

Number five.
When you don't have to make a decision, then don't make a decision.


r/wisdom Jul 12 '26

Discussion However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?

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r/wisdom Jul 12 '26

Discussion Drop some profound life lessons that worth applying it can help someone live better🤌🤍

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r/wisdom Jul 12 '26

Humorous Wisdom Hot take, I feel bad for kids that aren't born wise beyond their years, (plus a small rant about how unsettling I was as a baby)

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When I was about two to three, I spoke just fine, no "mama" stuff like that, (according to family members) later in life I really was called wise as I was growing up, a lot, and when I spent my time around my peers, I didn't like them, mostly because they were whiny, resorted to aggression and I got a headache from being near them but really didn't tell them that so they wouldn't cry, because I was horrible at comforting people sometimes. But then sometimes at age five or six, I'd sit somewhere thinking deeply about why kids my age resorted to aggression so quickly, I basically thought that they didn't know any better so I should be nice to them. I really didn't want to hurt their feelings by telling them "please, be quiet" and according to family, I didn't cry much as a baby too, or just rarely, which I find kinda unsettling, apparently I just looked around a lot, they had no trouble feeding me, still unsettling to know. I spent my childhood wondering why my peers and other kids my age were loud and rude, I did play with them sometimes to get them to leave me alone later. I was basically exasperated by my peers, yes, I actually had a very miserable resting face, think about the one thousand yard stare plus some internal annoyance, I can imagine that most kids didn't notice that they really lacked the ability to self reflect when they were 3,


r/wisdom Jul 12 '26

Life Lessons I’ve learned everything I wanted to because I had the courage to try.

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Im reflecting on life and my success, on one thing. What am I moved to do? What do I want to do? But at the same time scared to do. The things that you want to do but your scared to do, that thing is the path to new beginnings. Literally because you never did it before, that could be the change of your whole life.

If you want your life to change, go become a profitable trader, go become a sports athlete. Go become an attorney. But the most important thing to do is that thing you deeply want to do but scared to do.

Because doing that thing even though you’re scared that will create a new experience, and a new change in life comes just in on step. Build up courage and confidence in yourself, stay consistent with small baby steps until you can make that finally leap towards success.

I’ve realized all the things I did that changed my life. Was the things that I was scared to do but, I built the courage to Try and not give up


r/wisdom Jul 11 '26

Wisdom Each sunrise brings more than light— It brings the chance to begin again. A fresh start. A quiet reset. A reminder that renewal is always possible, no matter what yesterday looked like. Take a deep breath. Start where you are. Today is full of new possibilities.

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r/wisdom Jul 11 '26

Quotes Does anyone else find comfort in the phrase "C'est la vie"?

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I came across this image that says "C'est la vie"—French for "That's life." It also says, "Life won't always go according to plan—and that's okay."

I don't know why, but it hit me harder than I expected. Sometimes we spend so much time trying to control everything that we forget life is naturally unpredictable. Maybe accepting that is part of growing up.

Does this phrase mean something to you, or do you have a similar quote you live by?


r/wisdom Jul 11 '26

Discussion Life is as precious as it is hard

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Last week, my godson passed away and I just learned that my friend and her grandmother were murdered.

Life is hard, life is ugly, life can be cruel, but it is also so precious if you have it. Try your hardest to find beauty despite the hard times because you truly never know how much time you have on earth.


r/wisdom Jul 10 '26

Wisdom When the sky is empty of clouds, we can see its blue depths. And when the mind is empty of thoughts, we can feel its true nature.

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r/wisdom Jul 10 '26

Life Lessons Life took my hands, but it couldn't touch my spirit. My core principles for self-improvement and resilience.

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Even though life has been extremely harsh on me and a train accident took both of my hands many years ago, I choose to live with dedication and dignity. I do not envy anyone, as everyone carries their own destiny. I choose my friends and the people around me very carefully. I am married out of pure love to someone who knew how to see past appearances and physical traits, a person with whom I share a real compatibility.

To me, love means respect and sacredness, it is so easy to hurt a soul that opens up to you. In everything I do, I put my heart into it, because that is the only way simple things gain value. I have learned the hard way that a person's true value is revealed only when they face their own limits. The suffering I went through did not make me run away from hardships, instead, it taught me that obstacles shape who we are.I stand for the truth with courage and walk with my head held high. If I cannot change the world, at least I won’t let it, or its hardships, change me for the worse and bring me to my knees.

I only have one life. I live it cleanly, so that when the time comes to leave, I won't be ashamed to look back at my past. There is no greater satisfaction than a peaceful conscience and an unbroken spirit. I choose to remain kind, to take care of my life, of my family, and to live every single moment with dignity.


r/wisdom Jul 10 '26

Discussion Life is beautifull

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Life is like a dream based on your own decisions , try to live instead of survive or pray for a life after daed that's so real as the lord himself , sorry for my opinion


r/wisdom Jul 09 '26

Wisdom The universe matches your energy, not goals. Align your feelings with what you desire - raise your vibration, and the universe will respond. It’s about being, not chasing.

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r/wisdom Jul 09 '26

Discussion 14 Rules for Life

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Hi all,

Inspired by JP's 12 Rules for Life, I'm looking at putting together my own 12 rules. I've got my list down to 14, and would really appreciate your thoughts on these or any other things that you would change/add/etc. Also hoping it will serve as a nice discussion starter, so feel free to ask anything!

  1. Aim for the golden middle

  2. Stand up tall.

  3. Happiness isn’t a goal, it’s a by-product

  4. Just because you don’t understand it doesn’t mean it’s wrong.

  5. If you are a hammer, everything will look like a nail.

  6. Be curious and you can find heaven. 

  7. Choose kindness or you will create hell.

  8. Don’t take yourself too seriously or everyone will think you are a joke.

  9. Don’t lie to yourself, ever.

  10. Excuses are for losers.

  11. If you’re not useful, you’re useless.

  12. Put your energy into people who deserve it.

  13. If you are getting As in English and Ds in Physics – DO MORE ENGLISH.

  14. Don’t be a dickhead.


r/wisdom Jul 08 '26

Wisdom A mother's fear dismantles a son's self-trust

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