Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets:
She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of
the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying,
How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the
scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
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When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.
When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.
Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.
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A word to the wise ain't necessary, it's the stupid ones who need the advice.
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He taketh wise in their own craftiness: and the counsel of the
froward is carried headlong.
He taketh wise in their own craftiness: and the counsel of the
froward is carried headlong.
Peace is a fragile thing. It takes courage to secure it. It takes wisdom to maintain it.
Peace is a fragile thing. It takes courage to secure it. It takes wisdom to maintain it.
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They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.
They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.
