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For old age is not honored for length of time,
or measured by number of years;
but read more
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.
Sciences may be learned by rote, but wisdom not.
Sciences may be learned by rote, but wisdom not.
Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.
Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.
No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price
of wisdom is above rubies.
No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price
of wisdom is above rubies.
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.
When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.
When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.
Wisdom is the supreme part of happiness.
Wisdom is the supreme part of happiness.
A wise man will make haste to forgive, because he knows the true value of time, and will not suffer read more
A wise man will make haste to forgive, because he knows the true value of time, and will not suffer it to pass away in unnecessary pain.
The well bred contradict other people. The wise contradict themselves.
The well bred contradict other people. The wise contradict themselves.
