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They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.
They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.
Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.
Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.
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.
Wisdom oft times consists of knowing what to do next.
Wisdom oft times consists of knowing what to do next.
All human wisdom is summed up in two words; wait and hope.
All human wisdom is summed up in two words; wait and hope.
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand
judgment.
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand
judgment.
It is strange how often a heart must be broken before the years can make it wise
It is strange how often a heart must be broken before the years can make it wise
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.
In youth and beauty, wisdom is but rare!
In youth and beauty, wisdom is but rare!
