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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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From the errors of others, a wise man corrects his own.

From the errors of others, a wise man corrects his own.

by Publilius Syrus Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a
man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a read more

The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a
man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and
sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.

by Bible Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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A wise man is out of the reach of fortune.

A wise man is out of the reach of fortune.

by Sir Thomas Browne Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand
judgment.

Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand
judgment.

by Bible Found in: General Sayings, Wisdom Sayings,
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Wisdom is learning what to overlook.

Wisdom is learning what to overlook.

by William James Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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Wisdom prepares for the worst, but folly leaves the worst for the day when it comes.

Wisdom prepares for the worst, but folly leaves the worst for the day when it comes.

by Richard Cecil Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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I know what I have given you. I do not know what you have received

I know what I have given you. I do not know what you have received

by Antonio Porchia Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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So wise so young, they say, do never live long.

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

by William Shakespeare Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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A great memory is never made synonymous with wisdom, any more than a dictionary would be called a treatise.

A great memory is never made synonymous with wisdom, any more than a dictionary would be called a treatise.

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