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A wise man will desire no more than what he may get justly, use soberly, distribute cheerfully, and leave contentedly.
A wise man will desire no more than what he may get justly, use soberly, distribute cheerfully, and leave contentedly.
We thought, because we had power, we had wisdom.
We thought, because we had power, we had wisdom.
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.
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with
all thy getting get understanding.
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with
all thy getting get understanding.
So wise so young, they say, do never live long.
So wise so young, they say, do never live long.
A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool.
A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool.
For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth
knowledge increaseth sorrow.
For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth
knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Good friends are like stars.... You don't always see them, but you know they are always there
Good friends are like stars.... You don't always see them, but you know they are always there
Wisdom prepares for the worst, but folly leaves the worst for the day when it comes.
Wisdom prepares for the worst, but folly leaves the worst for the day when it comes.