Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.

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

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.

I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach
wisdom.

I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach
wisdom.

And Job answered and said,
No doubt but ye are the people, and wisdom shall die with you.

And Job answered and said,
No doubt but ye are the people, and wisdom shall die with you.

A wise man fights to win, but he is twice a fool who has no plan for possible defeat.

A wise man fights to win, but he is twice a fool who has no plan for possible defeat.

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.

There is more wisdom in your body than in your deepest philosophy.

There is more wisdom in your body than in your deepest philosophy.

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.