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The first point of wisdom is to discern that which is false; the second, to know that which is true.
The first point of wisdom is to discern that which is false; the second, to know that which is true.
Wisdom ceases to be wisdom when it becomes too proud to weep, too grave to laugh, and too selfish to read more
Wisdom ceases to be wisdom when it becomes too proud to weep, too grave to laugh, and too selfish to seek other than itself.
A consensus means that everyone agrees to say collectively what no one believes individually.
A consensus means that everyone agrees to say collectively what no one believes individually.
The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the
masters of assemblies, which are read more
The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the
masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.
Wisdom is the supreme part of happiness.
Wisdom is the supreme part of happiness.
A word to the wise ain't necessary, it's the stupid ones who need the advice.
A word to the wise ain't necessary, it's the stupid ones who need the advice.
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.
A great memory is never made synonymous with wisdom, any more than a dictionary would be called a treatise.
A great memory is never made synonymous with wisdom, any more than a dictionary would be called a treatise.
The wisdom of our ancestors.
The wisdom of our ancestors.
