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    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.

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If you have the insight of non-self, if you have the insight of impermanence, you should make that insight into read more

If you have the insight of non-self, if you have the insight of impermanence, you should make that insight into a concentration that you keep alive throughout the day. Then what you say, what you think, and what you do will then be in the light of that wisdom and you will avoid making mistakes and creating suffering.

by Thich Nhat Hanh Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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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.

by Roger Ascham Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.

Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.

by Lao Tzu Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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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.

by David Starr Jordan Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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So wise so young, they say, do never live long.

So wise so young, they say, do never live long.

by William Shakespeare Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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You can't sweep other people off their feet, if you can't be swept off your own.

You can't sweep other people off their feet, if you can't be swept off your own.

by Clarence Day Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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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.

by Bible Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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A great memory is never made synonymous with wisdom, any more than a dictionary would be called a treatise.

A great memory is never made synonymous with wisdom, any more than a dictionary would be called a treatise.

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The truest wisdom is a resolute determination.

The truest wisdom is a resolute determination.

by Napoleon Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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