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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Learning, the destroyer of arrogance, begets arrogance in fools, even as light that illumines the eye, makes owls blind.
Life imitates art far more that art imitates life.
To startblindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness, andwill lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.
Love is an act of faith and whoever is of little faith is also of little love.
Let no one, then think lightly of the world, lest he be despising himself unawares
Ifyou are leaning over to starboard to balance the boat against the other guy'spropensity to lean too far to port, both of you are about to get wet.
No one lies as much as the indignant do.
When your work speaks for itself,don't interrupt.
Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone.
The measure of a man is what he does with power.
Trust exists; only lies are invented.
Sincerity is impossible, unless it pervades the whole being, and the pretence of it saps the very foundation of character