True wisdom comes to each of us when we realize how little we understand about life, ourselves, and the world around us.

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"Man must rise above the Earth—to the top of the atmosphere and beyond—for only thus will he fully understand the world in which he lives."

- Socrates

Inspiration

"I cannot teach anybody anything; I can only make them think."

- Socrates

Education

"The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new"

- Socrates

Change

"The secret of change is to focus all your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new."

- Socrates

Change

"The hottest love has the coldest end."

- Socrates

Love

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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