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The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the
masters of assemblies, which are read more
The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the
masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.
A wise man never loses anything, if he has himself.
A wise man never loses anything, if he has himself.
A fool flatters himself, a wise man flatters the fool.
A fool flatters himself, a wise man flatters the fool.
Sire, I am my own Rudolph of Hapsburg.
Sire, I am my own Rudolph of Hapsburg.
Born is a Cellar, . . . and living in a Garret.
Born is a Cellar, . . . and living in a Garret.
Sciences may be learned by rote, but wisdom not.
Sciences may be learned by rote, but wisdom not.
In action a great heart is the chief qualification. In work, a great head.
In action a great heart is the chief qualification. In work, a great head.
In youth and beauty, wisdom is but rare!
In youth and beauty, wisdom is but rare!
Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.
Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.