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A rose without thorns is like love without heartbreak; it doesn't make sense.
A rose without thorns is like love without heartbreak; it doesn't make sense.
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.
Of all our possessions, wisdom alone is imortal.
Of all our possessions, wisdom alone is imortal.
Love is like a friendship caught on fire. In the beginning a flame, very pretty, often hot and fierce, but read more
Love is like a friendship caught on fire. In the beginning a flame, very pretty, often hot and fierce, but still only light and flickering. As love grows older, our hearts mature and our love becomes as coals, deep-burning and unquenchable.
A wise man is out of the reach of fortune.
A wise man is out of the reach of fortune.
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.
Peace is a fragile thing. It takes courage to secure it. It takes wisdom to maintain it.
Peace is a fragile thing. It takes courage to secure it. It takes wisdom to maintain it.
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.
A wise person decides slowly but abides by these decisions.
A wise person decides slowly but abides by these decisions.
