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.

The truest wisdom is a resolute determination.

The truest wisdom is a resolute determination.

Wisdom and goodness are twin-born, one heart
Must hold both sisters, never seen apart.

Wisdom and goodness are twin-born, one heart
Must hold both sisters, never seen apart.

Sciences may be learned by rote, but wisdom not.

Sciences may be learned by rote, but wisdom not.

The well bred contradict other people. The wise contradict themselves.

The well bred contradict other people. The wise contradict themselves.

I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach
wisdom.

I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach
wisdom.

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.

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.

What we call wisdom is the result of all the wisdom of past ages. Our best institutions are like young read more

What we call wisdom is the result of all the wisdom of past ages. Our best institutions are like young trees growing upon the roots of the old trunks that have crumbled away.