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The highest form of wisdom is kindness
The highest form of wisdom is kindness
Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.
Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.
Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.
Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.
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 love being. There's so much wisdom in it. You wake up in the morning and you think, Hey, isn't read more
I love being. There's so much wisdom in it. You wake up in the morning and you think, Hey, isn't it great just being?
A wise person decides slowly but abides by these decisions.
A wise person decides slowly but abides by these decisions.
Wisdom and goodness are twin-born, one heart
Must hold both sisters, never seen apart.
Wisdom and goodness are twin-born, one heart
Must hold both sisters, never seen apart.
Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you make a living; the other helps you make a life.
Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you make a living; the other helps you make a life.
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.