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The key to wisdom is knowing all the right questions.
The key to wisdom is knowing all the right questions.
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
A consensus means that everyone agrees to say collectively what no one believes individually.
A consensus means that everyone agrees to say collectively what no one believes individually.
Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred to talk.
Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred to talk.
All human wisdom is summed up in two words; wait and hope.
All human wisdom is summed up in two words; wait and hope.
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.
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.
Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.
Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.
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.
