Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.

The wisdom of our ancestors.

The wisdom of our ancestors.

So wise so young, they say, do never live long.

So wise so young, they say, do never live long.

Wisdom oft times consists of knowing what to do next.

Wisdom oft times consists of knowing what to do next.

In youth and beauty, wisdom is but rare!

In youth and beauty, wisdom is but rare!

Life is the first gift, love is the second, and understanding the third

Life is the first gift, love is the second, and understanding the third

If you have the insight of non-self, if you have the insight of impermanence, you should make that insight into read more

If you have the insight of non-self, if you have the insight of impermanence, you should make that insight into a concentration that you keep alive throughout the day. Then what you say, what you think, and what you do will then be in the light of that wisdom and you will avoid making mistakes and creating suffering.

A wise man will make haste to forgive, because he knows the true value of time, and will not suffer read more

A wise man will make haste to forgive, because he knows the true value of time, and will not suffer it to pass away in unnecessary pain.

I find the fact that billionaires are quoted as if the fact that they are billionaires gives them some kind read more

I find the fact that billionaires are quoted as if the fact that they are billionaires gives them some kind of wisdom is outrageous.