“There is surely no greater wisdom than well to time the beginnings and endings of things.”
"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
"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