A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.

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"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

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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

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