The well bred contradict other people. The wise contradict themselves.

The well bred contradict other people. The wise contradict themselves.

Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.

Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.

Any man who is under 30, and is not a liberal, has not heart; and
any man who is read more

Any man who is under 30, and is not a liberal, has not heart; and
any man who is over 30, and is not a conservative, has no brains.

For old age is not honored for length of time,
or measured by number of years;
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For old age is not honored for length of time,
or measured by number of years;
but understanding is gray hair for anyone,
and a blameless life is ripe old age.

Every indication of wisdom, taken from the effect, is equally an indication of power to execute what wisdom planned.

Every indication of wisdom, taken from the effect, is equally an indication of power to execute what wisdom planned.

The invariable mark of wisdom is to see the miraculous in the common.

The invariable mark of wisdom is to see the miraculous in the common.

When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.

When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.

So wise so young, they say, do never live long.

So wise so young, they say, do never live long.

Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.

Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.