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Every indication of wisdom, taken from the effect, is equally an indication of power to execute what wisdom planned.
Every indication of wisdom, taken from the effect, is equally an indication of power to execute what wisdom planned.
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.
Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.
Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.
We are to seek wisdom and understanding only in the length of days.
We are to seek wisdom and understanding only in the length of days.
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.
If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I've had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don't have read more
If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I've had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.rn
I love being. There's so much wisdom in it. You wake up in the morning and you think, Hey, isn't read more
I love being. There's so much wisdom in it. You wake up in the morning and you think, Hey, isn't it great just being?
A man only becomes wise when he begins to calculate the approximate depth of his ignorance.
A man only becomes wise when he begins to calculate the approximate depth of his ignorance.
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.
