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The wisdom of our ancestors.
The wisdom of our ancestors.
The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the
masters of assemblies, which are read more
The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the
masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.
Wise men are more dependent on fools than fools on wise men.
Wise men are more dependent on fools than fools on wise men.
What we call wisdom is the result of all the wisdom of past ages. Our best institutions are like young read more
What we call wisdom is the result of all the wisdom of past ages. Our best institutions are like young trees growing upon the roots of the old trunks that have crumbled away.
A rose without thorns is like love without heartbreak; it doesn't make sense.
A rose without thorns is like love without heartbreak; it doesn't make sense.
A wise man is out of the reach of fortune.
A wise man is out of the reach of fortune.
For all my education, accomplishments, and so called 'wisdom'… I can't fathom my own heart.
For all my education, accomplishments, and so called 'wisdom'… I can't fathom my own heart.
Of all our possessions, wisdom alone is imortal.
Of all our possessions, wisdom alone is imortal.
Wisdom is knowing what to do next, skill is knowing how to do it, and virtue is doing it.
Wisdom is knowing what to do next, skill is knowing how to do it, and virtue is doing it.
