Regarding life, the wisest men of all ages have judged alike: it is worthless.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
It is best for the wise man not to seem wise.
The world judge of men by their ability in their profession, and we judge of ourselves by the same test: for it is on that on which our success in life depends.
In the absence of willpower the most complete collection of virtues and talents is wholly worthless.
The world is neither wise nor just, but it makes up for all its folly and injustice by being damnably sentimental.
For to err in opinion, though it be not the part of wise men, is at least human.
I do believe that every person has an equal opportunity to be a good and wise judge regardless of their background or life experiences.
As individuals, we will be judged in our lives by the totality of our actions. Not one thing will stand out. And I think that's how we get judged by our colleagues and that's how we get judged by the good lord.
The wise man is he who knows the relative value of things.
Almost every man wastes part of his life attempting to display qualities which he does not possess.
No matter how long he lives, no man ever becomes as wise as the average woman of forty-eight.
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