Full of wisdom are the ordinations of fate.

Full of wisdom are the ordinations of fate.

A fool flatters himself, a wise man flatters the fool.

A fool flatters himself, a wise man flatters the fool.

Wisdom is knowing what to do next, skill is knowing how to do it, and virtue is doing it.

Wisdom is knowing what to do next, skill is knowing how to do it, and virtue is doing it.

Love is like a friendship caught on fire. In the beginning a flame, very pretty, often hot and fierce, but read more

Love is like a friendship caught on fire. In the beginning a flame, very pretty, often hot and fierce, but still only light and flickering. As love grows older, our hearts mature and our love becomes as coals, deep-burning and unquenchable.

In action a great heart is the chief qualification. In work, a great head.

In action a great heart is the chief qualification. In work, a great head.

Never give a sword to a man who can't dance.

Never give a sword to a man who can't dance.

Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.

Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.

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.

For old age is not honored for length of time,
or measured by number of years;
but read more

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.