Wisdom is immortal. She can wait forever, but you cannot.
The sage has one advantage: he is immortal. If this is not his century, many others will be.
Never contend with a man who has nothing to lose.
Knowledge without wisdom is double folly.
Some would be sages if they did not believe they were so already.
The wise have a solid sense of silence and the ability to keep a storehouse of secrets. Their capacity and character are respected.
Work is the price which is paid for reputation.
Know how to ask. There is nothing more difficult for some people, nor for others, easier.
The wise does at once what the fool does at last.
The wise are always impatient, for he that increases knowledge increases impatience of folly.
Be first the master of yourself
Better mad with the rest of the world than wise alone.
Without courage, wisdom bears no fruit.