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A man only becomes wise when he begins to calculate the approximate depth of his ignorance.
A man only becomes wise when he begins to calculate the approximate depth of his ignorance.
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.
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.
Wisdom is learning what to overlook.
Wisdom is learning what to overlook.
In youth and beauty, wisdom is but rare!
In youth and beauty, wisdom is but rare!
Never give a sword to a man who can't dance.
Never give a sword to a man who can't dance.
Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you make a living; the other helps you make a life.
Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you make a living; the other helps you make a life.
They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.
They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.
No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price
of wisdom is above rubies.
No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price
of wisdom is above rubies.
