Sayings of the Wise:

To learn and to practice what is learned time and again is pleasure, is it not? To have friends come from afar is happiness, is it not? To be unperturbed when not appreciated by others is gentlemanly, is it not? -Confucius If any person has sung or composed against another person a song such as was causing slander or insult, then they shall be clubbed to death. -From the Twelve Tables of Roman Law If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed, but skill will bring success -Ecclesiastes 10:9 He who winks maliciously causes grief, and a chattering fool comes to ruin. Proverbs 10:10 Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue. -Proverbs 17:28 Casting the lot settles disputes and keeps strong opponents apart. -Proverbs 18:18 A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. -Proverbs 22:1 The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is the slave to the lender. -Proverbs 22:7 Stone is heavy and sand a burden, but provocation by a fool is heavier than both. -Proverbs 27:3

Be wiser than other people if you can, but do not tell them so. - Lord Chesterfield Don't look where you fall, but where you slipped. -African Proverb Whatever you are be a good one. -Abraham Lincoln Don't ever take a fence down until you know why it was put up. Robert Frost Dig the well before you are thirsty. -Chinese Proverb 'Tis better to buy a small bouquet, and give to your friend this very day, than a bushel of roses white and red To lay on his coffin after he's dead. -Irish Proverb

As you ramble through life, whatever be your goal; Keep your eye upon the doughnut, and not upon the hole. -Irish Proverb

It is often that a person's mouth broke his nose. -Irish Proverb