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    What we call wisdom is the result of all the wisdom of past ages. Our best institutions are like young trees growing upon the roots of the old trunks that have crumbled away.

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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.'

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I've always shied away from conventional wisdom, though I know the power of it.

I've always shied away from conventional wisdom, though I know the power of it.

by Peter Jennings Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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Sciences may be learned by rote, but wisdom not.

Sciences may be learned by rote, but wisdom not.

by Laurence Sterne Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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All human wisdom is summed up in two words; wait and hope.

All human wisdom is summed up in two words; wait and hope.

by Alexandre Dumas Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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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.

by Bible Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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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.

by Confucius Found in: Wisdom Quotes,
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Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.

Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.

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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.

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It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to
hear the song of read more

It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to
hear the song of fools.

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