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There are lots of people who cannot think seriously without injuring their minds.
There are lots of people who cannot think seriously without injuring their minds.
Wise men are more dependent on fools than fools on wise men.
Wise men are more dependent on fools than fools on wise men.
It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest read more
It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err.
He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith; and he that hath fellowship with a proud man shall be like read more
He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith; and he that hath fellowship with a proud man shall be like unto him. [Ecclesiasticus 13:1].
It is not good to know more unless we do more with what we already know.
It is not good to know more unless we do more with what we already know.
I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach
wisdom.
I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach
wisdom.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
A wise man will desire no more than what he may get justly, use soberly, distribute cheerfully, and leave contentedly.
A wise man will desire no more than what he may get justly, use soberly, distribute cheerfully, and leave contentedly.
He knows not his own strength that hath not met adversity.
He knows not his own strength that hath not met adversity.
