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Sciences may be learned by rote, but wisdom not.
Sciences may be learned by rote, but wisdom not.
A word to the wise ain't necessary, it's the stupid ones who need the advice.
A word to the wise ain't necessary, it's the stupid ones who need the advice.
Wisdom is the supreme part of happiness.
Wisdom is the supreme part of happiness.
I find the fact that billionaires are quoted as if the fact that they are billionaires gives them some kind read more
I find the fact that billionaires are quoted as if the fact that they are billionaires gives them some kind of wisdom is outrageous.
Love is like a friendship caught on fire. In the beginning a flame, very pretty, often hot and fierce, but read more
Love is like a friendship caught on fire. In the beginning a flame, very pretty, often hot and fierce, but still only light and flickering. As love grows older, our hearts mature and our love becomes as coals, deep-burning and unquenchable.
By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and read more
By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third, by experience, which is the most bitter.
A consensus means that everyone agrees to say collectively what no one believes individually.
A consensus means that everyone agrees to say collectively what no one believes individually.
A wise person decides slowly but abides by these decisions.
A wise person decides slowly but abides by these decisions.
They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.
They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.
