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A wise person decides slowly but abides by these decisions.
A wise person decides slowly but abides by these decisions.
From the errors of others, a wise man corrects his own.
From the errors of others, a wise man corrects his own.
Never give a sword to a man who can't dance.
Never give a sword to a man who can't dance.
Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day; wisdom consists in not exceeding the limit.
Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day; wisdom consists in not exceeding the limit.
It is strange how often a heart must be broken before the years can make it wise
It is strange how often a heart must be broken before the years can make it wise
By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and read more
By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third, by experience, which is the most bitter.
Of all our possessions, wisdom alone is imortal.
Of all our possessions, wisdom alone is imortal.
In examinations, the foolish ask questions the wise cannot answer.
In examinations, the foolish ask questions the wise cannot answer.
A wise man will desire no more than what he may get justly, use soberly, distribute cheerfully, and leave contentedly.
A wise man will desire no more than what he may get justly, use soberly, distribute cheerfully, and leave contentedly.
