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The highest form of wisdom is kindness
The highest form of wisdom is kindness
 No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price 
of wisdom is above rubies.  
 No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price 
of wisdom is above rubies. 
We must become the change we want to see.
We must become the change we want to see.
 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. 
Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day; wisdom consists in not exceeding the limit.
Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day; wisdom consists in not exceeding the limit.
Sometimes I lie awake at night, and ask, 'Where have I gone wrong?' Then a voice says to me, 'This read more
Sometimes I lie awake at night, and ask, 'Where have I gone wrong?' Then a voice says to me, 'This is going to take more than one night.'
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.
If we continue to develop our technology without wisdom or prudence, our servant may prove to be our executioner.
If we continue to develop our technology without wisdom or prudence, our servant may prove to be our executioner.
A great memory is never made synonymous with wisdom, any more than a dictionary would be called a treatise.
A great memory is never made synonymous with wisdom, any more than a dictionary would be called a treatise.