“A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.”
"Society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in."
- Greek Proverb
Responsibility
"Even from a foe a man may learn wisdom."
- Greek Proverb
Learning from Mistakes
"No need to teach an eagle to fly."
- Greek Proverb
Wisdom
"An open enemy is better than a false friend."
- Greek Proverb
Wisdom
"One minute of patience, ten years of peace."
- Greek Proverb
Peace
"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