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.

Wisdom and goodness are twin-born, one heart
Must hold both sisters, never seen apart.

Wisdom and goodness are twin-born, one heart
Must hold both sisters, never seen apart.

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.

Smart people are a dime a dozen. What matters is the ability to think different... to think out of the read more

Smart people are a dime a dozen. What matters is the ability to think different... to think out of the box.

I love being. There's so much wisdom in it. You wake up in the morning and you think, Hey, isn't read more

I love being. There's so much wisdom in it. You wake up in the morning and you think, Hey, isn't it great just being?

In youth and beauty, wisdom is but rare!

In youth and beauty, wisdom is but rare!

So wise so young, they say, do never live long.

So wise so young, they say, do never live long.

Of all our possessions, wisdom alone is imortal.

Of all our possessions, wisdom alone is imortal.

There is no pain equal to that which two lovers can inflict on one another. This should be made clear read more

There is no pain equal to that which two lovers can inflict on one another. This should be made clear to all who contemplate such a union. The avoidance of this pain is the beginning of wisdom, for it is strong enough to contaminate the rest of our lives.