All human wisdom is summed up in two words; wait and hope.

All human wisdom is summed up in two words; wait and hope.

In action a great heart is the chief qualification. In work, a great head.

In action a great heart is the chief qualification. In work, a great head.

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.

I know what I have given you. I do not know what you have received

I know what I have given you. I do not know what you have received

He whose wisdom cannot help him, gets no good from being wise.

He whose wisdom cannot help him, gets no good from being wise.

Never give a sword to a man who can't dance.

Never give a sword to a man who can't dance.

Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.

Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.

For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be
desired are not to be compared read more

For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be
desired are not to be compared with it.

By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is the easiest; read more

By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is the easiest; and third, by experience, which is the bitterest.