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  • For it is not possible to join serpentine wisdom with columbine innocence, except men know exactly all the conditions of the serpent: his baseness and going upon his belly, his volubility and lubricity, his envy and sting, and the rest; that is, all forms and natures of evil: for without this, virtue lieth open and unfenced.
  • 5 years ago



    Tags : Francis Bacon Quotes , Wisdom Quotes , Men Quotes
  • When my heart became constricted and my paths became narrow I took my hope in Your pardon and forgiveness as an opening and an escape My sins seemed very great to me but when I compared them to Your forgiveness I found Your forgiveness to be greater
  • 5 years ago



    Tags : Al-Shafi‘i Quotes , Wisdom Quotes , Islamic Quotes
  • Far better to think historically, to remember the lessons of the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part of the knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be one who knows that if you reserve the power not to use all your power, you will lead others far more successfully and well.
  • 5 years ago



    Tags : A. Bartlett Giamatti Quotes , Wisdom Quotes , Power Quotes