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To speak as the common people do, to think as wise men do.

To speak as the common people do, to think as wise men do.

by Roger Ascham Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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I've always shied away from conventional wisdom, though I know the power of it.

I've always shied away from conventional wisdom, though I know the power of it.

by Peter Jennings Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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Wisdom begins in wonder.

Wisdom begins in wonder.

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There is no pain equal to that which two lovers can inflict on one another. This should be made clear read more

There is no pain equal to that which two lovers can inflict on one another. This should be made clear to all who contemplate such a union. The avoidance of this pain is the beginning of wisdom, for it is strong enough to contaminate the rest of our lives.

by Cyril Connolly Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you make a living; the other helps you make a life.

Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you make a living; the other helps you make a life.

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Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a
fool are in the ends of the read more

Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a
fool are in the ends of the earth.

by Bible Found in: Eyes Quotes, Wisdom Quotes,
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Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.

Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.

by Confucius Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.

Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.

by Aesop Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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He taketh wise in their own craftiness: and the counsel of the
froward is carried headlong.

He taketh wise in their own craftiness: and the counsel of the
froward is carried headlong.

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