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To a resolute mind, wishing to do is the first step toward doing. But if we do not wish to do a thing it becomes impossible. South

He alone is wise who can accommodate himself to all contingencies of life; but the fool contends, and struggling, like a swimmer, against the stream. Latin

Behold, my son, with what little wisdom the world is ruled. Count Axel Gustafson Oxenstierna

Wisdom is the principal thing, therefore get wisdom; and with all thy getting, get understanding. Bible, Proverbs, 4:7

Wit is brushwood; judgment timber; the one gives the greatest flame, and the other yields the most durable heat; and both meeting make the best fire. Overlung

There are words which sever hearts more than sharp swords; there are words the point of which sting the heart through the course of a whole life. Frederika Bremer

There is a difference between happiness and wisdom: he that thinks himself the happiest man is really so; but he that thinks himself the wisest is generally the greatest fool. Sir Francis Bacon

Wealth is not of necessity a curse, nor poverty a blessing. Wholesome and easy abundance is better than either extreme; better for our manhood that we have enough for daily comfort; enough for culture, for hospitality, for charity....