In examinations, the foolish ask questions the wise cannot answer.

In examinations, the foolish ask questions the wise cannot answer.

A wise old owl sat on an oak; The more he saw the less he spoke; The less he spoke read more

A wise old owl sat on an oak; The more he saw the less he spoke; The less he spoke the more he heard; Why aren't we like that wise old bird?

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.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.

All human wisdom is summed up in two words; wait and hope.

All human wisdom is summed up in two words; wait and hope.

I know what I have given you. I do not know what you have received

I know what I have given you. I do not know what you have received

They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.

They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.

Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you make a living; the other helps you make a life.

Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you make a living; the other helps you make a life.

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.