“He who learns must suffer. And even in our sleep pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart, and in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom to us by the awful grace of God.”
"What is there more kindly than the feeling between host and guest?"
- Aeschylus
Compassion
"There is no pain so great as the memory of joy in present grief."
- Aeschylus
Adversity
"There is no pain so great as the Memory of joy in present grief."
- Aeschylus
Adversity
"From a small seed a mighty trunk may grow."
- Aeschylus
Growth
"There is no pain so great as the memory of joy in times of misery."
- Aeschylus
Reflection
"It is remarkable how much long-term advantage people like us have gotten by trying to be consistently not stupid, instead of trying to be very intelligent."
- Charlie Munger
Wisdom
"So be careful to live your life wisely, not foolishly."
Wisdom
"In old age is wisdom; understanding in a long life."
Wisdom
"Keep your friends close, your enemies closer and receipts for all major purchases."
- Bridger Winegar
Wisdom
"Until the lion tells his side of the story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter."
- Zimbabwean Proverb
Wisdom