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Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye
therefore wise as serpents, and read more
Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye
therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
The next best thing to being wise oneself is to live in a circle of those who are
The next best thing to being wise oneself is to live in a circle of those who are
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.
Sciences may be learned by rote, but wisdom not.
Sciences may be learned by rote, but wisdom not.
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.
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.
So wise so young, they say, do never live long.
So wise so young, they say, do never live long.
For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth
knowledge increaseth sorrow.
For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth
knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.
Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.