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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.
He whose wisdom cannot help him, gets no good from being wise.
He whose wisdom cannot help him, gets no good from being wise.
What we call wisdom is the result of all the wisdom of past ages. Our best institutions are like young read more
What we call wisdom is the result of all the wisdom of past ages. Our best institutions are like young trees growing upon the roots of the old trunks that have crumbled away.
Courageous, untroubled, mocking and violent-that is what Wisdom wants us to be. Wisdom is a woman, and loves only a read more
Courageous, untroubled, mocking and violent-that is what Wisdom wants us to be. Wisdom is a woman, and loves only a warrior.
I've always shied away from conventional wisdom, though I know the power of it.
I've always shied away from conventional wisdom, though I know the power of it.
You can't sweep other people off their feet, if you can't be swept off your own.
You can't sweep other people off their feet, if you can't be swept off your own.
A wise person decides slowly but abides by these decisions.
A wise person decides slowly but abides by these decisions.
You have to find out what's right for you, so it's trial and error. You are going to be all read more
You have to find out what's right for you, so it's trial and error. You are going to be all right if you accept realistic goals for yourself.
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.