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" Patience is the companion of wisdom. "
Saint Augustine
Companion
Wisdom
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" The idea of victimage is a dreadful thing, a product of a safe middle-class perspective. What people who are not safe develop is a tragic wisdom, a wisdom that embraces contradiction and seeks a sense of balance rather than going to extremes. "
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" But life is long. And it is the long run that balances the short flare of interest and passion. "
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" In doing what we ought we deserve no praise, because it is our duty. "
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" There is no pain equal to that which two lovers can inflict on one another. This should be made clear to all who contemplate such a union. The avoidance of this pain is the beginning of wisdom, for it is strong enough to contaminate the rest of our lives. "
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" It seems to me that, in every culture, I come across a chapter headed 'Wisdom.' And then I know exactly what is going to follow: 'Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.' "
Ludwig Wittgenstein
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" We humans have lost the wisdom of genuinely resting and relaxing. We worry too much. We don't allow our bodies to heal, and we don't allow our minds and hearts to heal. "
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" Tragedy is a tool for the living to gain wisdom, not a guide by which to live. "
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" Rarely promise, but, if lawful, constantly perform. "
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" As we work to reweave the strands of connection, we can be supported by the wisdom and lovingkindness of others. "
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" India is known for its sobriety and wisdom, balanced and sensible thinking. We need strong institutions and we need good governance in the country. "
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" Any successful nominee should possess both the temperament to interpret the law and the wisdom to do so fairly. The next Supreme Court Justice should have a record of protecting individual rights and a strong willingness to put aside any political agenda. "
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" Central banks don't have divine wisdom. They try to do the best analysis they can and must be prepared to stand or fall by the quality of that analysis. "
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" It is the mind that maketh good or ill, That maketh wretch or happy, rich or poor. "
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" The greatest evil is physical pain. "
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