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Wisdom alone is the science of others sciences
True wisdom, in general, consists in energetic determination
The only one who is wiser than anyone is everyone
Wisdom is a sacred communion
Fair and softly goes far
It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err
He that has one eye is a prince among those that have none
He bids fair to grow wise who has discovered that he is not so
Who is wise? He that learns from everyone. Who is powerful? He that governs his passions. Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody
The doorstep to the temple of wisdom is a knowledge of our own ignorance
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