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The wisdom of our ancestors.
The wisdom of our ancestors.
Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.
Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.
For all my education, accomplishments, and so called 'wisdom'… I can't fathom my own heart.
For all my education, accomplishments, and so called 'wisdom'… I can't fathom my own heart.
A wise man will desire no more than what he may get justly, use soberly, distribute cheerfully, and leave contentedly.
A wise man will desire no more than what he may get justly, use soberly, distribute cheerfully, and leave contentedly.
The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a
man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a read more
The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a
man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and
sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.
I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the read more
I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the greater it will be.
Wisdom prepares for the worst, but folly leaves the worst for the day when it comes.
Wisdom prepares for the worst, but folly leaves the worst for the day when it comes.
Wisdom is the supreme part of happiness.
Wisdom is the supreme part of happiness.
Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.
Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.