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The road of life twists and turns and no two directions are ever the same. Yet our lessons come from read more
The road of life twists and turns and no two directions are ever the same. Yet our lessons come from the journey, not the destination.
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.
In action a great heart is the chief qualification. In work, a great head.
In action a great heart is the chief qualification. In work, a great head.
Every indication of wisdom, taken from the effect, is equally an indication of power to execute what wisdom planned.
Every indication of wisdom, taken from the effect, is equally an indication of power to execute what wisdom planned.
Wisdom is the supreme part of happiness.
Wisdom is the supreme part of happiness.
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.
They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.
They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.
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.
Wisdom prepares for the worst, but folly leaves the worst for the day when it comes.
Wisdom prepares for the worst, but folly leaves the worst for the day when it comes.
