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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.
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.
A wise man is out of the reach of fortune.
A wise man is out of the reach of fortune.
I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the read more
I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the greater it will be.
For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth
knowledge increaseth sorrow.
For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth
knowledge increaseth sorrow.
From the errors of others, a wise man corrects his own.
From the errors of others, a wise man corrects his own.
I knew that I had it tough compared to children around me. But I felt like I needed it. I read more
I knew that I had it tough compared to children around me. But I felt like I needed it. I think I had the wisdom as a child to know that it would help me later on.
Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye
therefore wise as serpents, and read more
Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye
therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
Smart people are a dime a dozen. What matters is the ability to think different... to think out of the read more
Smart people are a dime a dozen. What matters is the ability to think different... to think out of the box.