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For all my education, accomplishments, and so called 'wisdom'… I can't fathom my own heart.
For all my education, accomplishments, and so called 'wisdom'… I can't fathom my own heart.
Wise kings generally have wise counselors; and he must be a wise man himself who is capable of distinguishing one.
Wise kings generally have wise counselors; and he must be a wise man himself who is capable of distinguishing one.
The road of life twists and turns and no two directions are ever the same. Yet our lessons come from read more
The road of life twists and turns and no two directions are ever the same. Yet our lessons come from the journey, not the destination.
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.
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.
In youth and beauty, wisdom is but rare!
In youth and beauty, wisdom is but rare!
Sciences may be learned by rote, but wisdom not.
Sciences may be learned by rote, but wisdom not.
Of all our possessions, wisdom alone is imortal.
Of all our possessions, wisdom alone is imortal.
Wise men are more dependent on fools than fools on wise men.
Wise men are more dependent on fools than fools on wise men.
