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A wise man will desire no more than what he may get justly, use soberly, distribute cheerfully, and leave contentedly.
A wise man will desire no more than what he may get justly, use soberly, distribute cheerfully, and leave contentedly.
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.
Wisdom sails with wind and time.
Wisdom sails with wind and time.
Never give a sword to a man who can't dance.
Never give a sword to a man who can't dance.
Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.
Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.
Wisdom is the supreme part of happiness.
Wisdom is the supreme part of happiness.
A wise man never loses anything, if he has himself.
A wise man never loses anything, if he has himself.
The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the
masters of assemblies, which are read more
The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the
masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.
Sometimes I lie awake at night, and ask, 'Where have I gone wrong?' Then a voice says to me, 'This read more
Sometimes I lie awake at night, and ask, 'Where have I gone wrong?' Then a voice says to me, 'This is going to take more than one night.'
