Famous quotes containing the words wise and/or person:
“So wise so young, they say, do never live long.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
“An American cannot converse, but he can discuss, and his talk falls into a dissertation. He speaks to you as if he was addressing a meeting; and if he should chance to become warm in the discussion, he will say “Gentlemen” to the person with whom he is conversing.”
—Alexis de Tocqueville (1805–1859)