A wise man can play the part of a clown, but a clown can't play the part of a wise man.

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"There is no better than adversity. Every defeat, every heartbreak, every loss, contains its own seed, its own lesson on how to improve your performance the next time."

- Malcolm X

Courage

"Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today."

- Malcolm X

Education

"Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today."

- Malcolm X

Education

"The young people are the ones who most quickly identify with the struggle and the necessity to eliminate the evil conditions that exist."

- Malcolm X

Courage

"If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything."

- Malcolm X

Belief

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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