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A wise man is out of the reach of fortune.
A wise man is out of the reach of fortune.
Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.
Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.
Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.
Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.
Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets:
She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in read more
Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets:
She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of
the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying,
How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the
scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
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.
A wise man fights to win, but he is twice a fool who has no plan for possible defeat.
A wise man fights to win, but he is twice a fool who has no plan for possible defeat.
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with
all thy getting get understanding.
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with
all thy getting get understanding.
Sciences may be learned by rote, but wisdom not.
Sciences may be learned by rote, but wisdom not.
Wisdom sails with wind and time.
Wisdom sails with wind and time.
