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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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We thought, because we had power, we had wisdom.

We thought, because we had power, we had wisdom.

by Stephen Vincent Benet Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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The first point of wisdom is to discern that which is false; the second, to know that which is true.

The first point of wisdom is to discern that which is false; the second, to know that which is true.

by Lactantius Firmianus Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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Wisdom oft times consists of knowing what to do next.

Wisdom oft times consists of knowing what to do next.

by Herbert Hoover Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to
hear the song of read more

It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to
hear the song of fools.

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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He taketh wise in their own craftiness: and the counsel of the
froward is carried headlong.

He taketh wise in their own craftiness: and the counsel of the
froward is carried headlong.

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Lessons of wisdom have the most power over us when they capture the heart through the groundwork of a story, read more

Lessons of wisdom have the most power over us when they capture the heart through the groundwork of a story, which engages the passions.

by Laurence Sterne Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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But these are foolish things to all the wise,
And I love wisdom more than she loves me;
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But these are foolish things to all the wise,
And I love wisdom more than she loves me;
My tendency is to philosophise
On most things, from a tyrant to a tree;
But still the spouseless virgin Knowledge flies,
What are we? and whence come we? what shall be
Our ultimate existence? What's our present?
Are questions answerless, and yet incessant.

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Every journey that is successful has culs-de-sac and speed bumps. I carry a wisdom gene through my life through the read more

Every journey that is successful has culs-de-sac and speed bumps. I carry a wisdom gene through my life through the good, the bad, and the ugly.

by Peter Guber Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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