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We should be careful to get out of an experience only the wisdom that is in it - and stop read more
We should be careful to get out of an experience only the wisdom that is in it - and stop there; lest we be like the cat that sits down on a hot stove lid. She will never sit on a hot stove lid again - and that is well; but also she will never sit down on a cold one anymore. -Mark Twain.
Through wisdom is a house built; and by understanding it is established; and by knowledge shall every room be filled read more
Through wisdom is a house built; and by understanding it is established; and by knowledge shall every room be filled with precious and pleasant riches.
Dignity belongs to the conquered.
Dignity belongs to the conquered.
Never deprive someone of hope; it may be all they have.
Never deprive someone of hope; it may be all they have.
Common sense is only a modification of talent. Genius is an exaltation of it. The difference is, therefore, in degree, read more
Common sense is only a modification of talent. Genius is an exaltation of it. The difference is, therefore, in degree, not nature.
Even though these technological advances originally sought to control information and bring order to the office, in many instances they read more
Even though these technological advances originally sought to control information and bring order to the office, in many instances they have done just the opposite. The electronic office promised to reduce paper work and lessen work loads, but it has, in fact, generated more information that must sill be printed and -even more challenging-be assimilated. Since computers entered office systems, paper utilization has increased six-fold.
Gray skies are just clouds passing over.
Gray skies are just clouds passing over.
We learn from experience that men never learn anything from experience.
We learn from experience that men never learn anything from experience.
It is only as we develop others that we permanently succeed.
It is only as we develop others that we permanently succeed.
