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By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is the easiest; read more
By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is the easiest; and third, by experience, which is the bitterest.
For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth
knowledge increaseth sorrow.
For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth
knowledge increaseth sorrow.
The heart of the wise in in the house of mourning, but the heart
of fools is in the read more
The heart of the wise in in the house of mourning, but the heart
of fools is in the house of mirth.
The wisdom of our ancestors.
The wisdom of our ancestors.
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.
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.
A wise man will make haste to forgive, because he knows the true value of time, and will not suffer read more
A wise man will make haste to forgive, because he knows the true value of time, and will not suffer it to pass away in unnecessary pain.
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to
hear the song of read more
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to
hear the song of fools.
A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant man follows public opinion
A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant man follows public opinion
