Any man who is under 30, and is not a liberal, has not heart; and
any man who is read more

Any man who is under 30, and is not a liberal, has not heart; and
any man who is over 30, and is not a conservative, has no brains.

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.

Wisdom sails with wind and time.

Wisdom sails with wind and time.

So wise so young, they say, do never live long.

So wise so young, they say, do never live long.

Wisdom is the supreme part of happiness.

Wisdom is the supreme part of happiness.

Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.

Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.

In youth and beauty, wisdom is but rare!

In youth and beauty, wisdom is but rare!

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.

To speak as the common people do, to think as wise men do.

To speak as the common people do, to think as wise men do.