pearl of wisdom

noun

plural pearls of wisdom
: a wise word or statement
He offered some pearls of wisdom about raising children.
often humorous
A crowd of reporters gathered around the coach after the game to hear him dispense his usual pearls of wisdom.

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Lessons on human resources being more company-oriented than human is another pearl of wisdom from Reddy, who clearly has a knack for corporate culture. David John Chávez, Mercury News, 17 July 2026 During their trail treks, Seman would drop his pearls of wisdom. Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 If Gardner’s gregarious laugh wasn’t enough to grab your attention, his pearls of wisdom on persistence and purpose certainly were. Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 9 Mar. 2026 Here are some of the Queen's most inspirational quotes and pearls of wisdom over the years. Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pearl of wisdom

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“Pearl of wisdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pearl%20of%20wisdom. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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