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Mingle some brief folly with your wisdom
When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves
If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out the good points of the one and imitate them, and the bad points of the other and correct them in myself
I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand
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 bitterest
Just remember, once you're over the hill you begin to pick up speed
There is more wisdom in your body than in your deepest philosophy
The growth of wisdom may be gauged exactly by the diminution of ill temper
Wisdom sets bounds even to knowledge
This is the highest wisdom that I own; freedom and life are earned by those alone who conquer them each day anew
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On Destiny: "Our destiny exercises its influence over us even when, as yet, we have not learned its nature: it is our future that lays down the law of our today."
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On Friendship: "A crowd is not company; and faces are but a gallery of pictures; and talk but a tinkling cymbal, where there is no love."
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