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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
The world can only be grasped by action, not by contemplation. The hand is the cutting edge of the mind.
The world can only be grasped by action, not by contemplation. The hand is the cutting edge of the mind.
Wisdom is ofttimes nearer when we stoop than when we soar.
Wisdom is ofttimes nearer when we stoop than when we soar.
Live every day as if it were your last, because one of these days, it will be.
Live every day as if it were your last, because one of these days, it will be.
Avoid being impatient. Remember time brings roses.
Avoid being impatient. Remember time brings roses.
Natural ability without education has more often raised a man to glory and virtue than education without natural ability.
Natural ability without education has more often raised a man to glory and virtue than education without natural ability.
Character contributes to beauty. It fortifies a woman as her youth fades.
Character contributes to beauty. It fortifies a woman as her youth fades.
While intelligent people can often simplify the complex, a fool is more likely to complicate the simple.
While intelligent people can often simplify the complex, a fool is more likely to complicate the simple.
Property may be destroyed and money may lose its purchasing power; but, character, health, knowledge and good judgment will always read more
Property may be destroyed and money may lose its purchasing power; but, character, health, knowledge and good judgment will always be in demand under all conditions.