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It is strange how often a heart must be broken before the years can make it wise
It is strange how often a heart must be broken before the years can make it wise
Wisdom ceases to be wisdom when it becomes too proud to weep, too grave to laugh, and too selfish to read more
Wisdom ceases to be wisdom when it becomes too proud to weep, too grave to laugh, and too selfish to seek other than itself.
I knew that I had it tough compared to children around me. But I felt like I needed it. I read more
I knew that I had it tough compared to children around me. But I felt like I needed it. I think I had the wisdom as a child to know that it would help me later on.
Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a
fool are in the ends of the read more
Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a
fool are in the ends of the earth.
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.
For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, read more
For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.
I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the read more
I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the greater it will be.
Wisdom prepares for the worst, but folly leaves the worst for the day when it comes.
Wisdom prepares for the worst, but folly leaves the worst for the day when it comes.
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.
