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    We seem to gain wisdom more readily through our failures than through our successes. We always think of failure as the antithesis of success, but it isn't. Success often lies just the other side of failure.

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For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth
knowledge increaseth sorrow.

For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth
knowledge increaseth sorrow.

by Bible Found in: General Sayings, Wisdom Sayings,
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Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.

Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.

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

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

by Oscar Wilde Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.

Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.

by Lao Tzu Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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Wise kings generally have wise counselors; and he must be a wise man himself who is capable of distinguishing one.

Wise kings generally have wise counselors; and he must be a wise man himself who is capable of distinguishing one.

by Diogenes Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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For old age is not honored for length of time,
or measured by number of years;
but read more

For old age is not honored for length of time,
or measured by number of years;
but understanding is gray hair for anyone,
and a blameless life is ripe old age.

by Bible Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, read more

For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.

by Audrey Hepburn Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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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.

by William Cowper Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.

They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.

by Confucius Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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