Soren Kierkegaard
Philosopher, Theologian
"All the shrewdness of 'man' seeks one thing: to be able to live without responsibility."
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Shrewdness
8 quotes on this topic — from poets, philosophers, and thinkers across history.
Niccolo Machiavelli
Political Philosopher, Historian
"A prince who is not himself wise cannot be wisely advised. . . . Good advice depends on the shrewdness of the prince who seeks it, and not the shrewdness of the prince on good advice."
Elbert Hubbard
Writer, Publisher
"What boy well raised can compare with your street gamin who has the knowledge and the shrewdness of a grown-up broker."
Hetty Green
Businesswoman, Investor
"All you have to do is buy cheap and sell dear, act with thrift and shrewdness, and be persistent."
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