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A fool flatters himself, a wise man flatters the fool.
A fool flatters himself, a wise man flatters the fool.
Never give a sword to a man who can't dance.
Never give a sword to a man who can't dance.
Every indication of wisdom, taken from the effect, is equally an indication of power to execute what wisdom planned.
Every indication of wisdom, taken from the effect, is equally an indication of power to execute what wisdom planned.
What we call wisdom is the result of all the wisdom of past ages. Our best institutions are like young read more
What we call wisdom is the result of all the wisdom of past ages. Our best institutions are like young trees growing upon the roots of the old trunks that have crumbled away.
A wise person decides slowly but abides by these decisions.
A wise person decides slowly but abides by these decisions.
Wisdom sails with wind and time.
Wisdom sails with wind and time.
Do not brood over your past mistakes and failures as this will only fill your mind with grief, regret and read more
Do not brood over your past mistakes and failures as this will only fill your mind with grief, regret and depression. Do not repeat them in the future.
The wisdom of our ancestors.
The wisdom of our ancestors.
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
