Wisdom is not wisdom when it is derived from books alone.
Quote by Horace
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Wisdom is not wisdom when it is derived from books alone.
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Horace Quotes
- The power of daring anything their fancy suggest, as always been conceded to the painter and the poet.
- Great effort is required to arrest decay and restore vigor. One must exercise proper deliberation, plan carefully before making a move, and be alert in guarding against relapse following a renaissance.
- Knowledge without education is but armed injustice.
- Knowledge without education is but armed injustice.
- Undeservedly you will atone for the sins of your fathers.
- It is no great art to say something briefly when, like Tacitus, one has something to say when one has nothing to say, however, and none the less writes a whole book and makes truth into a liar - that I call an achievement.
- It is no great art to say something briefly when, like Tacitus, one has something to say when one has nothing to say, however, and none the less writes a whole book and makes truth into a liar - that I call an achievement.
- A heart well prepared for adversity in bad times hopes, and in good times fears for a change in fortune.
- You may drive out nature with a pitchfork, yet she'll be constantly running back.
- Remember when life's path is steep to keep your mind even.
Best Quotes
- We should not fret for what is past, nor should we be anxious about the future men of discernment deal only with the present moment.
- There are times, like after a long day of work, when the thought of an easy drive-through is enticing. But then I remember how crappy I felt when I ate fast food in the past, and it inspires me to head to the grocery store or my local farmer's market and whip up an easy but healthier option.
- My favorite time of day is to get up and eat leftovers from dinner, especially spicy food.
- Since 'Idol' I've gotten used to having an amazing hair and make-up team around me, so I'm starting to get picky. I know what I like now and I'm happy to say 'Could we maybe change that?' if I don't like something. I don't yell or anything, but I think I could definitely start to act a little diva-ish when it comes to my look.
- None can be an impartial or wise observer of human life but from the vantage ground of what we should call voluntary poverty.
- A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.
- Even before he came to power in 1997, Gordon Brown promised to change the accounts to parliament from simple litanies of cash in and cash out, to a more commercial system that took notice of the public property the departments were using. This system is known as resource accounting.
- I just want my family to be safe. Because I am sometimes polarizing, I fear for their safety.
- My hand is the extension of the thinking process - the creative process.
- If the Great Way perishes there will morality and duty. When cleverness and knowledge arise great lies will flourish. When relatives fall out with one another there will be filial duty and love. When states are in confusion there will be faithful servants.