“Now you are beginning to think for yourself instead of letting others think for you. That’s the beginning of wisdom.”
“The more you continue to read Scripture, the more you begin to think as He thinks and act as He acts. And that’s how, over time, you gain the wisdom of the ages.”
“You must begin to think of yourself as becoming the person you want to be.”
“Forgive yourself for being a human creature, Ramezay. That is the beginning of wisdom; that is part of what is meant by the fear of God; and for you it is the only way to save your sanity. Begin now, or you will end up with your saint in the madhouse.”
“You only find yourself when you disobey. Disobedience is the beginning of responsibility, I think.”
“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.”