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The wisdom of our ancestors.
The wisdom of our ancestors.
Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
The key to wisdom is knowing all the right questions.
The key to wisdom is knowing all the right questions.
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
In action a great heart is the chief qualification. In work, a great head.
In action a great heart is the chief qualification. In work, a great head.
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.
Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.
Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.
By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and read more
By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third, by experience, which is the most bitter.
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.