By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and read more

By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third, by experience, which is the most bitter.

The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the
masters of assemblies, which are read more

The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the
masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.

Good friends are like stars.... You don't always see them, but you know they are always there

Good friends are like stars.... You don't always see them, but you know they are always there

If you have the insight of non-self, if you have the insight of impermanence, you should make that insight into read more

If you have the insight of non-self, if you have the insight of impermanence, you should make that insight into a concentration that you keep alive throughout the day. Then what you say, what you think, and what you do will then be in the light of that wisdom and you will avoid making mistakes and creating suffering.

Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred to talk.

Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred to talk.

The road of life twists and turns and no two directions are ever the same. Yet our lessons come from read more

The road of life twists and turns and no two directions are ever the same. Yet our lessons come from the journey, not the destination.

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

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

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.

Of all our possessions, wisdom alone is imortal.

Of all our possessions, wisdom alone is imortal.