The well bred contradict other people. The wise contradict themselves.

The well bred contradict other people. The wise contradict themselves.

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.

The first point of wisdom is to discern that which is false; the second, to know that which is true.

The first point of wisdom is to discern that which is false; the second, to know that which is true.

The invariable mark of wisdom is to see the miraculous in the common.

The invariable mark of wisdom is to see the miraculous in the common.

For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, read more

For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.

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.

Concentrate your energies, your thoughts and your capital. The wise man puts all his eggs in one basket and watches read more

Concentrate your energies, your thoughts and your capital. The wise man puts all his eggs in one basket and watches the basket.

All human wisdom is summed up in two words; wait and hope.

All human wisdom is summed up in two words; wait and hope.

Of all our possessions, wisdom alone is imortal.

Of all our possessions, wisdom alone is imortal.