Sage
noun
A person who is very wise, especially as a result of age and experience.
He was regarded as a sage because of his great wisdom.
Often appears as...
- wise sage
- old sage
noun
An aromatic plant whose greyish-green leaves are used as a culinary herb.
She added some sage to the roast for flavor.
Often appears as...
- fresh sage
- dried sage
adjective
Very wise, especially as a result of age and experience.
He gave us some sage advice.
Often appears as...
- sage advice
- sage counsel
noun
A type of decorative plant with many varieties often having colorful flowers or leaves.
The garden was full of different varieties of sage.
Often appears as...
- ornamental sage
- wild sage
noun
A person who is very wise, especially as a result of age and experience.
He was regarded as a sage because of his great wisdom.
Often appears as...
- wise sage
- old sage
noun
An aromatic plant whose greyish-green leaves are used as a culinary herb.
She added some sage to the roast for flavor.
Often appears as...
- fresh sage
- dried sage
adjective
Very wise, especially as a result of age and experience.
He gave us some sage advice.
Often appears as...
- sage advice
- sage counsel
noun
A type of decorative plant with many varieties often having colorful flowers or leaves.
The garden was full of different varieties of sage.
Often appears as...
- ornamental sage
- wild sage
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Pro Tip 1/3Historical Figures
Sage often refers to respected historical or mythical wise people.
Confucius was a sage whose teachings still influence millions.
Pro Tip 2/3Respectful Tone
Using 'sage' shows respect for someone's wisdom or judgment.
The students listened intently to the old professor, a true sage.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Old
A sage doesn't have to be elderly; wisdom is key.
Even as a young woman, she spoke with the insight of a sage.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Figures
Sage often refers to respected historical or mythical wise people.
Confucius was a sage whose teachings still influence millions.
Pro Tip 2/3Respectful Tone
Using 'sage' shows respect for someone's wisdom or judgment.
The students listened intently to the old professor, a true sage.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Old
A sage doesn't have to be elderly; wisdom is key.
Even as a young woman, she spoke with the insight of a sage.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Figures
Sage often refers to respected historical or mythical wise people.
Confucius was a sage whose teachings still influence millions.
Pro Tip 2/3Respectful Tone
Using 'sage' shows respect for someone's wisdom or judgment.
The students listened intently to the old professor, a true sage.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Old
A sage doesn't have to be elderly; wisdom is key.
Even as a young woman, she spoke with the insight of a sage.
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The Hindu Interpretation...
say the gods like Brahma has created the universe but then they ask a question who created Brahma right and then there always a question them creation happened and then the gods habit they say that the sages when they were in their trance they got that revelation that how the
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A queer vision of love...
also added in a little bit of lavender and sage to keep us grounded because we were so nervous. And it was put together by a sweet sister healer friend of ours. I never wanted a diamond ring, because conflict and convention are not my thing, so my ring is the deepest purple,
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An ode to Marvin Minsky...
sure you all have stories of it and I encourage you during the break to tell each other those stories but for the for those of you who didn't know him he was kind of he was kind of an impish sage who had this inner sense of the truth and I was always kind of teasing you
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Bats Come Up With An...
anyway they set off on a journey they're looking for treasure no no that's too obvious in it like a like a sage or somebody who has all the answers i find him that's the genius part there's there's a road but it's a different color like a bus lane no no not not red
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Savitri and Satyavan:...
Satyavan was her one true love, and their fates were entwined forever. Moved by her powerful words, the sage told the princess to follow an ancient spiritual regimen. With regular prayer, periods of fasting, and preparation of special herbs and plants,
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It's OK to feel...
who is a beatboxer and a singer and a musician and a sage, and an all-around delight, and she is going to be giving us a glimpse into her world and delighting us all with some sonic deliciousness. So do tune in tomorrow.
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What baby boomers can...
At Airbnb, I also learned as a modern elder that my role was to intern publicly and mentor privately. Search engines are brilliant at giving you an answer, but a wise, sage guide can offer you just the right question.
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Stuart Brown: Play is...
Some sage and repeatedly furry monks at this place called the d.school designed a meeting that you can literally step out of when it's over. Take the meeting off, and have peace of mind that you can come back to me.
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Karen Armstrong: 2008...
that you could not and must not confine your compassion to your own your own nation, your own co-religionists, your own fellow countrymen. You must have what one of the Chinese sages called "jian
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Safari Live - Day 133 PIPE...
they're a little bit nervous ah look what I've just found one of my favorite things in the whole wide world white button sage will not this one specifically but just sages in general
Video examples
The Hindu Interpretation...
say the gods like Brahma has created the universe but then they ask a question who created Brahma right and then there always a question them creation happened and then the gods habit they say that the sages when they were in their trance they got that revelation that how the
Video examples
A queer vision of love...
also added in a little bit of lavender and sage to keep us grounded because we were so nervous. And it was put together by a sweet sister healer friend of ours. I never wanted a diamond ring, because conflict and convention are not my thing, so my ring is the deepest purple,
Video examples
An ode to Marvin Minsky...
sure you all have stories of it and I encourage you during the break to tell each other those stories but for the for those of you who didn't know him he was kind of he was kind of an impish sage who had this inner sense of the truth and I was always kind of teasing you
Video examples
Bats Come Up With An...
anyway they set off on a journey they're looking for treasure no no that's too obvious in it like a like a sage or somebody who has all the answers i find him that's the genius part there's there's a road but it's a different color like a bus lane no no not not red
Video examples
Savitri and Satyavan:...
Satyavan was her one true love, and their fates were entwined forever. Moved by her powerful words, the sage told the princess to follow an ancient spiritual regimen. With regular prayer, periods of fasting, and preparation of special herbs and plants,
Video examples
It's OK to feel...
who is a beatboxer and a singer and a musician and a sage, and an all-around delight, and she is going to be giving us a glimpse into her world and delighting us all with some sonic deliciousness. So do tune in tomorrow.
Video examples
What baby boomers can...
At Airbnb, I also learned as a modern elder that my role was to intern publicly and mentor privately. Search engines are brilliant at giving you an answer, but a wise, sage guide can offer you just the right question.
Video examples
Stuart Brown: Play is...
Some sage and repeatedly furry monks at this place called the d.school designed a meeting that you can literally step out of when it's over. Take the meeting off, and have peace of mind that you can come back to me.
Video examples
Karen Armstrong: 2008...
that you could not and must not confine your compassion to your own your own nation, your own co-religionists, your own fellow countrymen. You must have what one of the Chinese sages called "jian
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 133 PIPE...
they're a little bit nervous ah look what I've just found one of my favorite things in the whole wide world white button sage will not this one specifically but just sages in general
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Quote examples
Marc Andreessen
American Businessman
One of the big first computers was called SAGE, which was a missile defense, the first missile-defense computer, which was, like, one of the first computers in the history of the world which got sold to the Department of Defense for, I don't know, tens and tens of millions of dollars at the time.
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Jason Mraz
American Musician
I guess my music career is my personal life. You know, I've always been a writer who wants to write about my experiences. And so this experience being added to that, I - I want to live extraordinary experiences. And when I give advice to people, I want it to be sage advice.
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Robert J. Waldinger
American Psychologist
Being human means there's a wall-builder in each of us. Our minds naturally divide the world into me and not-me, us and them. For thousands of years, our sages have taught that we're all one, yet we still divide wherever we look.
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Maria Brink
American Musician
I wear like lip gloss and my hair is always really natural, and I'm a really kind of natural free spirit in my everyday life who has crystals and I burn sage, and I think I find a lot of calming beauty in that stuff.
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Lao Tzu
Chinese Philosopher
The career of a sage is of two kinds: He is either honored by all in the world, Like a flower waving its head, Or else he disappears into the silent forest.
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Elizabeth Moon
American Author
Other people, including me, have written books with main characters who were old and rich. Or old and brilliant. Old sages, old wizards, old rich people.
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Shmuel Yosef Agnon
Ukrainian Writer
Our sages of blessed memory have said that we must not enjoy any pleasure in this world without reciting a blessing.
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Publilius Syrus
Roman Writer
Let a fool hold his tongue and he will pass for a sage.
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Sarah Lacy
American Journalist
The best entrepreneurs know when to ignore sage advice.
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James Beattie
Scottish Poet
He thought as a sage, though he felt like a man.
Quote examples
Marc Andreessen
American Businessman
One of the big first computers was called SAGE, which was a missile defense, the first missile-defense computer, which was, like, one of the first computers in the history of the world which got sold to the Department of Defense for, I don't know, tens and tens of millions of dollars at the time.
Quote examples
Jason Mraz
American Musician
I guess my music career is my personal life. You know, I've always been a writer who wants to write about my experiences. And so this experience being added to that, I - I want to live extraordinary experiences. And when I give advice to people, I want it to be sage advice.
Quote examples
Robert J. Waldinger
American Psychologist
Being human means there's a wall-builder in each of us. Our minds naturally divide the world into me and not-me, us and them. For thousands of years, our sages have taught that we're all one, yet we still divide wherever we look.
Quote examples
Maria Brink
American Musician
I wear like lip gloss and my hair is always really natural, and I'm a really kind of natural free spirit in my everyday life who has crystals and I burn sage, and I think I find a lot of calming beauty in that stuff.
Quote examples
Lao Tzu
Chinese Philosopher
The career of a sage is of two kinds: He is either honored by all in the world, Like a flower waving its head, Or else he disappears into the silent forest.
Quote examples
Elizabeth Moon
American Author
Other people, including me, have written books with main characters who were old and rich. Or old and brilliant. Old sages, old wizards, old rich people.
Quote examples
Shmuel Yosef Agnon
Ukrainian Writer
Our sages of blessed memory have said that we must not enjoy any pleasure in this world without reciting a blessing.
Quote examples
Publilius Syrus
Roman Writer
Let a fool hold his tongue and he will pass for a sage.
Quote examples
Sarah Lacy
American Journalist
The best entrepreneurs know when to ignore sage advice.
Quote examples
James Beattie
Scottish Poet
He thought as a sage, though he felt like a man.
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