Bythree methods

Bythree methods
Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.
  

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Our fear of disasters that may never happen robs us of the courage to meet the ills that do occur
Science has promised us truth. It has never promised us either peace or happiness.
Ignoring is not the same thing as being tolerant
Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.
Old wood best of burn, old friend to trust and old authors to read.
Can we do good to the world? In an absolute sense, no; in a relative sense, yes.
Learning is the property of those who fear to do disagreeable things.
Wisdomis what you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred totalk.
Take yourlife into your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing, no one toblame.
Silenceis argument carried out by other means.
Byblending the breath of the sun and the shade, true harmony comes into theworld.
The directuse of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employedonly by small children and large nations.