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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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Sciences may be learned by rote, but wisdom not.

Sciences may be learned by rote, but wisdom not.

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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Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day; wisdom consists in not exceeding the limit.

Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day; wisdom consists in not exceeding the limit.

by Elbert Hubbard Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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In youth and beauty, wisdom is but rare!

In youth and beauty, wisdom is but rare!

by Homer Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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Of all our possessions, wisdom alone is imortal.

Of all our possessions, wisdom alone is imortal.

by Isocrates Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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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.

by Thomas Reid Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.

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God the Father, the supreme Architect, had already built this cosmic home we behold, the most sacred temple of His read more

God the Father, the supreme Architect, had already built this cosmic home we behold, the most sacred temple of His godhead, by the laws of His mysterious wisdom.

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