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I know what I have given you. I do not know what you have received
I know what I have given you. I do not know what you have received
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.
For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be
desired are not to be compared read more
For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be
desired are not to be compared with it.
Concentrate your energies, your thoughts and your capital. The wise man puts all his eggs in one basket and watches read more
Concentrate your energies, your thoughts and your capital. The wise man puts all his eggs in one basket and watches the basket.
In action a great heart is the chief qualification. In work, a great head.
In action a great heart is the chief qualification. In work, a great head.
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.
You have to find out what's right for you, so it's trial and error. You are going to be all read more
You have to find out what's right for you, so it's trial and error. You are going to be all right if you accept realistic goals for yourself.
To speak as the common people do, to think as wise men do.
To speak as the common people do, to think as wise men do.
They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.
They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.