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.

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.

A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant man follows public opinion

A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant man follows public opinion

Never give a sword to a man who can't dance.

Never give a sword to a man who can't dance.

Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.

Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.

To speak as the common people do, to think as wise men do.

To speak as the common people do, to think as wise men do.

Peace is a fragile thing. It takes courage to secure it. It takes wisdom to maintain it.

Peace is a fragile thing. It takes courage to secure it. It takes wisdom to maintain it.

There is no pain equal to that which two lovers can inflict on one another. This should be made clear read more

There is no pain equal to that which two lovers can inflict on one another. This should be made clear to all who contemplate such a union. The avoidance of this pain is the beginning of wisdom, for it is strong enough to contaminate the rest of our lives.

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.