A prudent question is one-half of wisdom

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"Nothing doth more hurt in a state than that cunning men pass for wise."

- Francis Bacon

Awareness

"In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must also be present."

- Francis Bacon

Balance

"In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present."

- Francis Bacon

Hope

"I paint for myself. I don’t know how to do anything else, anyway. Also, I have to earn my living, and occupy myself."

- Francis Bacon

Self-awareness

"Age appears to be best in four things; old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read."

- Francis Bacon

Relationships

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"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

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"So be careful to live your life wisely, not foolishly."

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"In old age is wisdom; understanding in a long life."

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"Keep your friends close, your enemies closer and receipts for all major purchases."

- Bridger Winegar

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"Until the lion tells his side of the story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter."

- Zimbabwean Proverb

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