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It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to
hear the song of read more
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to
hear the song of fools.
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.
Sciences may be learned by rote, but wisdom not.
Sciences may be learned by rote, but wisdom not.
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.
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
Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
The invariable mark of wisdom is to see the miraculous in the common.
The invariable mark of wisdom is to see the miraculous in the common.
Some folks are wise and some are otherwise.
Some folks are wise and some are otherwise.
For old age is not honored for length of time,
or measured by number of years;
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For old age is not honored for length of time,
or measured by number of years;
but understanding is gray hair for anyone,
and a blameless life is ripe old age.