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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.
Lessons of wisdom have the most power over us when they capture the heart through the groundwork of a story, read more
Lessons of wisdom have the most power over us when they capture the heart through the groundwork of a story, which engages the passions.
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.
Until this moment, I never understood how hard it was to lose something you never had.
Until this moment, I never understood how hard it was to lose something you never had.
Sometimes I lie awake at night, and ask, 'Where have I gone wrong?' Then a voice says to me, 'This read more
Sometimes I lie awake at night, and ask, 'Where have I gone wrong?' Then a voice says to me, 'This is going to take more than one night.'
If we continue to develop our technology without wisdom or prudence, our servant may prove to be our executioner.
If we continue to develop our technology without wisdom or prudence, our servant may prove to be our executioner.
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.
The heart of the wise in in the house of mourning, but the heart
of fools is in the read more
The heart of the wise in in the house of mourning, but the heart
of fools is in the house of mirth.
Every journey that is successful has culs-de-sac and speed bumps. I carry a wisdom gene through my life through the read more
Every journey that is successful has culs-de-sac and speed bumps. I carry a wisdom gene through my life through the good, the bad, and the ugly.