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A wise man is out of the reach of fortune.
A wise man is out of the reach of fortune.
A rose without thorns is like love without heartbreak; it doesn't make sense.
A rose without thorns is like love without heartbreak; it doesn't make sense.
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.
A wise man will desire no more than what he may get justly, use soberly, distribute cheerfully, and leave contentedly.
A wise man will desire no more than what he may get justly, use soberly, distribute cheerfully, and leave contentedly.
Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.
Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.
The well bred contradict other people. The wise contradict themselves.
The well bred contradict other people. The wise contradict themselves.
In examinations, the foolish ask questions the wise cannot answer.
In examinations, the foolish ask questions the wise cannot answer.
Life is the only real counselor; wisdom unfiltered through personal experience does not become a part of the moral tissue.
Life is the only real counselor; wisdom unfiltered through personal experience does not become a part of the moral tissue.
Of all our possessions, wisdom alone is imortal.
Of all our possessions, wisdom alone is imortal.
