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    Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day; wisdom consists in not exceeding the limit.

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Wisdom is knowing what to do next, skill is knowing how to do it, and virtue is doing it.

Wisdom is knowing what to do next, skill is knowing how to do it, and virtue is doing it.

by David Starr Jordan Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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The truest wisdom is a resolute determination.

The truest wisdom is a resolute determination.

by Napoleon Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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A wise old owl sat on an oak; The more he saw the less he spoke; The less he spoke read more

A wise old owl sat on an oak; The more he saw the less he spoke; The less he spoke the more he heard; Why aren't we like that wise old bird?

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From the errors of others, a wise man corrects his own.

From the errors of others, a wise man corrects his own.

by Publilius Syrus Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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The first point of wisdom is to discern that which is false; the second, to know that which is true.

The first point of wisdom is to discern that which is false; the second, to know that which is true.

by Lactantius Firmianus Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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Wisdom is learning what to overlook.

Wisdom is learning what to overlook.

by William James Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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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.

by Clarence Day Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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For old age is not honored for length of time,
or measured by number of years;
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For old age is not honored for length of time,
or measured by number of years;
but understanding is gray hair for anyone,
and a blameless life is ripe old age.

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The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the
masters of assemblies, which are read more

The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the
masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.

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