A fool flatters himself, a wise man flatters the fool.

A fool flatters himself, a wise man flatters the fool.

Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand
judgment.

Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand
judgment.

Sciences may be learned by rote, but wisdom not.

Sciences may be learned by rote, but wisdom not.

The truest wisdom is a resolute determination.

The truest wisdom is a resolute determination.

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?

A consensus means that everyone agrees to say collectively what no one believes individually.

A consensus means that everyone agrees to say collectively what no one believes individually.

Wisdom prepares for the worst, but folly leaves the worst for the day when it comes.

Wisdom prepares for the worst, but folly leaves the worst for the day when it comes.

Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye
therefore wise as serpents, and read more

Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye
therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

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.