“The beginning of wisdom is the definition of terms.”

“Since all terms that are defined are defined by means of other terms, it is clear that human knowledge must always be content to accept some terms as intelligible without definition, in order to have a starting point for its definitions...[and] since human powers are finite, the definitions known to us must always begin somewhere, with terms undefined for the moment, though perhaps not permanently." - Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy”

“The fear of God is not the beginning of wisdom. The fear of God is the death of wisdom. Skepticism and doubt lead to study and investigation, and investigation is the beginning of wisdom.”

“Fear of the Lord is not the beginning of wisdom. It is the beginning of insanity.”

“Kindness is more important than wisdom, and the recognition of this is the beginning of wisdom.”

“Wonder is the beginning of wisdom.”