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

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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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The truest wisdom is a resolute determination.

The truest wisdom is a resolute determination.

by Napoleon 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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We seem to gain wisdom more readily through our failures than through our successes. We always think of failure as read more

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.

by Leo F. Buscaglia Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price
of wisdom is above rubies.

No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price
of wisdom is above rubies.

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A wise man will desire no more than what he may get justly, use soberly, distribute cheerfully, and leave contentedly.

A wise man will desire no more than what he may get justly, use soberly, distribute cheerfully, and leave contentedly.

by Benjamin Franklin Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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The heart of the wise in in the house of mourning, but the heart
of fools is in the read more

The heart of the wise in in the house of mourning, but the heart
of fools is in the house of mirth.

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A wise old owl sat on an oak; The more he saw the less he spoke; The less he spoke read more

A wise old owl sat on an oak; The more he saw the less he spoke; The less he spoke the more he heard; Why aren't we like that wise old bird?

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Wisdom begins in wonder.

Wisdom begins in wonder.

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