Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day; wisdom consists in not exceeding the limit.

Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day; wisdom consists in not exceeding the limit.

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.

Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.

Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.

In youth and beauty, wisdom is but rare!

In youth and beauty, wisdom is but rare!

For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be
desired are not to be compared read more

For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be
desired are not to be compared with 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.

We are to seek wisdom and understanding only in the length of days.

We are to seek wisdom and understanding only in the length of days.

By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and read more

By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third, by experience, which is the most bitter.

Sciences may be learned by rote, but wisdom not.

Sciences may be learned by rote, but wisdom not.