But these are foolish things to all the wise,
And I love wisdom more than she loves me;
My tendency is to philosophise
On most things, from a tyrant to a tree;
But still the spouseless virgin Knowledge flies,
What are we? and whence come we? what shall be
Our ultimate existence? What's our present?
Are questions answerless, and yet incessant.
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A wise person decides slowly but abides by these decisions.
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God the Father, the supreme Architect, had already built this cosmic home we behold, the most sacred temple of His godhead, by the laws of His mysterious wisdom.
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.
For old age is not honored for length of time,
or measured by number of years;
but read more
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.
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Lessons of wisdom have the most power over us when they capture the heart through the groundwork of a story, which engages the passions.
Wisdom sails with wind and time.
Wisdom sails with wind and time.
I've always shied away from conventional wisdom, though I know the power of it.
I've always shied away from conventional wisdom, though I know the power of it.
Wisdom begins in wonder.
Wisdom begins in wonder.
I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the read more
I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the greater it will be.
