Intelligent individuals learn from every thing and every one; average people, from their experiences. The stupid already have all the answers.
SOCRATESBy far the greatest and most admirable form of wisdom is that needed to plan and beautify cities and human communities.
More Socrates Quotes
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The beginning of wisdom is the definition of terms.
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By all means marry; if you get a good wife, you’ll become happy; if you get a bad one, you’ll become a philosopher.
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Let him who would move the world first move himself.
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Remember that there is nothing stable in human affairs; therefore avoid undue elation in prosperity, or undue depression in adversity.
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An unconsidered life is not one worth living.
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To express oneself badly is not only faulty as far as the language goes, but does some harm to the soul.
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Wonder is the beginning of wisdom.
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Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.
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The really important thing is not to live, but to live well. And to live well meant, along with more enjoyable things in life, to live according to your principles.
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Beware the barrenness of a busy life.
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The answer I gave myself and the oracle was that it was to my advantage to be as I am.
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To find yourself, think for yourself.
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Life contains but two tragedies. One is not to get your heart’s desire; the other is to get it.
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To be is to do.
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True wisdom comes to each of us when we realize how little we understand about life, ourselves, and the world around us.
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