I am not one who was born in the custody of wisdom; I am one who is fond of olden times and intense in quest of the sacred knowing of the ancients.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I am not one who was born in the possession of knowledge; I am one who is fond of antiquity, and earnest in seeking it there.
The older I grow the more I distrust the familiar doctrine that age brings wisdom.
The wisdom of the wise and the experience of the ages are perpetuated by quotations.
What we call wisdom is the result of all the wisdom of past ages. Our best institutions are like young trees growing upon the roots of the old trunks that have crumbled away.
The wisdom of the wise, and the experience of ages, may be preserved by quotation.
Wisdom is a sacred communion.
Let others praise ancient times; I am glad I was born in these.
We respect our elders. There is wisdom that comes from experience, and I am not going to stop learning from wise counsel.
I'm not wise, but the beginning of wisdom is there; it's like relaxing into - and an acceptance of - things.
Ripen your mind to the glorious history of the ages and revel in your mastery as today's youth shall look upon you as a sage.
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