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The key to wisdom is knowing all the right questions.
The key to wisdom is knowing all the right questions.
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.
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand
judgment.
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand
judgment.
We are to seek wisdom and understanding only in the length of days.
We are to seek wisdom and understanding only in the length of days.
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.
Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.
Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.
The well bred contradict other people. The wise contradict themselves.
The well bred contradict other people. The wise contradict themselves.
Wisdom ceases to be wisdom when it becomes too proud to weep, too grave to laugh, and too selfish to read more
Wisdom ceases to be wisdom when it becomes too proud to weep, too grave to laugh, and too selfish to seek other than itself.
A word to the wise ain't necessary, it's the stupid ones who need the advice.
A word to the wise ain't necessary, it's the stupid ones who need the advice.