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Lessons of wisdom have the most power over us when they capture the heart through the groundwork of a story, read more
Lessons of wisdom have the most power over us when they capture the heart through the groundwork of a story, which engages the passions.
There is no pain equal to that which two lovers can inflict on one another. This should be made clear read more
There is no pain equal to that which two lovers can inflict on one another. This should be made clear to all who contemplate such a union. The avoidance of this pain is the beginning of wisdom, for it is strong enough to contaminate the rest of our lives.
Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.
Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.
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
I knew that I had it tough compared to children around me. But I felt like I needed it. I read more
I knew that I had it tough compared to children around me. But I felt like I needed it. I think I had the wisdom as a child to know that it would help me later on.
Wise men are more dependent on fools than fools on wise men.
Wise men are more dependent on fools than fools on wise men.
 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a 
fool are in the ends of the read more 
 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a 
fool are in the ends of the earth. 
I find the fact that billionaires are quoted as if the fact that they are billionaires gives them some kind read more
I find the fact that billionaires are quoted as if the fact that they are billionaires gives them some kind of wisdom is outrageous.
In youth and beauty, wisdom is but rare!
In youth and beauty, wisdom is but rare!