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A fool flatters himself, a wise man flatters the fool.
A fool flatters himself, a wise man flatters the fool.
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
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.
Wisdom ceases to be wisdom when it becomes too proud to weep, too grave to laugh, and too selfish to read more
Wisdom ceases to be wisdom when it becomes too proud to weep, too grave to laugh, and too selfish to seek other than itself.
Some folks are wise and some are otherwise.
Some folks are wise and some are otherwise.
A wise man never loses anything, if he has himself.
A wise man never loses anything, if he has himself.
Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.
Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.
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.
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.