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There is no pain equal to that which two lovers can inflict on one another. This should be made clear read more
There is no pain equal to that which two lovers can inflict on one another. This should be made clear to all who contemplate such a union. The avoidance of this pain is the beginning of wisdom, for it is strong enough to contaminate the rest of our lives.
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.
Of all our possessions, wisdom alone is imortal.
Of all our possessions, wisdom alone is imortal.
Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.
Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.
We thought, because we had power, we had wisdom.
We thought, because we had power, we had wisdom.
All human wisdom is summed up in two words; wait and hope.
All human wisdom is summed up in two words; wait and hope.
Wisdom and goodness are twin-born, one heart
Must hold both sisters, never seen apart.
Wisdom and goodness are twin-born, one heart
Must hold both sisters, never seen apart.
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.
rnAll my life I have tried to pluck a thistle and plant a flower wherever the flower would grow in read more
rnAll my life I have tried to pluck a thistle and plant a flower wherever the flower would grow in thought and mind.rnAbraham LincolnrnNature, Mind, ThoughtrnI destroy my enemies when I make them my friends.rnAbraham LincolnrnFriends, DestroyrnI'm a slow walker, but I never walk back.rnAbraham LincolnrnBack, Walk, SlowrnI do not think much of a man who is not wiser today than he was yesterday.