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He is a hard man who is only just, and a sad one who is only wise.

Error is acceptable as long as we are young; but one must not drag it along into old age.

A man’s mind is wont to tell him more than seven watchmen sitting in a tower.

He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.

Wisdom comes from within. Knowledge is acquired and can sometimes put a screen on your wisdom.

If the heavens throw you dates, you got to keep your mouth open.

Experience is like a comb that life gives you when you are bald.

One whose knowledge is confined to books and whose wealth is in the possession of others, can use neither his knowledge nor wealth when the need for them arises.

The gods help them that help themselves.

We often give our enemies the means for our own destruction.