A proverb is the wisdom of many and the wit of one. — Quoted

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“A proverb is the wisdom of many and the wit of one.”

Lord John Russell · Wisdom

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Elizabeth McGovern

I'm someone who's done the opposite of whatever the received wisdom is, to keep your career going into your 50s.

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John Woolman

I find that to be a fool as to worldly wisdom, and to commit my cause to God, not fearing to offend men, who take offence at the simplicity of truth, is the only way to remain unmoved at the sentiments of others.

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Robert E. Lee

We must expect reverses, even defeats. They are sent to teach us wisdom and prudence, to call forth greater energies, and to prevent our falling into greater disasters.

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Zhuangzi

Great wisdom is generous petty wisdom is contentious.

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