If men possessed wisdom, which stands in the same relation to the form of man as the sight to the eye, they would not cause any injury to themselves or to others; for the knowledge of truth removes hatred and quarrels, and prevents mutual injuries.

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"The risk of a wrong decision is preferable to the terror of indecision."

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"Teach thy tongue to say, "I do not know," and thous shalt progress."

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"Teach thy tongue to say, I do not know, and thou shalt progress."

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"Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime."

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"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime."

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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."

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

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