Tag Archives: wisdom

Point of View

Posted on November 24, 2020 by hernibs

“What most encourages theft?” asked a teacher. “Hunger” replied one pupil. “Envy” said another, “Extravagance,” said a third. But a fourth student answered best. “Those who buy stolen goods.” ~ Leo Rosten

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Wisdom

Posted on November 6, 2020 by hernibs

Wisdom speaks only truth! For wisdom is better than jewels and all desirable things can not compare with her. ~Proverbs

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This We Know

Posted on July 16, 2020 by hernibs

This we know. The earth does not belong to man; man belongs to the earth. This we know. All things are connected, like the blood which unites one family. All things are connected. Whatever befalls the earth, befalls the sons … Continue reading →

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Hermit Moments

Posted on June 17, 2020 by hernibs

Hermit Moments with yourself, by yourself, accepting yourself, loving yourself, learning all the wisdom of the world. ©2015 Sharron R. McMillan

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Wisdom of the Aged

Posted on June 14, 2020 by hernibs

When I was young,
 I admired clever people. Now that I am old, I admire kind people. ~Abraham Joshua Heschel


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Little Oak Tree

Posted on May 26, 2020 by hernibs

The little oak tree we found on the side of the road years ago is finally looking like a real tree. We don’t have oak trees in our forest so a travelling bird or energetic squirrel must have planted it.  … Continue reading →

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Knowing Is Doing

Posted on February 3, 2020 by hernibs

“You only know as much as you do!” ~St. Francis

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Empty Nest

Posted on August 30, 2019 by hernibs

The day a child realizes that all adults are imperfect, he becomes an adolescent; the day he forgives them, he becomes an adult; the day he forgives himself, he becomes wise. ~ Alden Nowlan

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True Wisdom

Posted on August 11, 2019 by hernibs

The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. ~Socrates

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Just Stop

Posted on May 16, 2019 by hernibs

Sit, breathe, listen to sounds you have not heard before. Don’t miss out on the beauty while always searching for more. Breathe wisdom from the silence, healing from the air learn to stop and learn to wait, when nothing more … Continue reading →

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Wisdom

Posted on September 20, 2018 by hernibs

Wisdom speaks only truth! ~Proverbs 8: 7

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Google Doesn’t Do It For Me

Posted on July 10, 2018 by hernibs

Not quite the same as standing up from my desk, reaching to the top shelf of my book-case, searching for the worn green cover, ‘The New Roget’s Thesaurus Revised Edition. Essential for Home, school, office.’ An old friend always there, … Continue reading →

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Springs of Life

Posted on July 7, 2018 by hernibs

Watch over your heart with all diligence for from it flow the springs of life. ~Proverbs

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Listen For Wisdom

Posted on December 26, 2017 by hernibs

The words of the wise heard in quietness are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools. ~Ecclesiastes  

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Wisdom

Posted on October 21, 2017 by hernibs

The aim of wisdom is to dream high enough to lose the dream in the seeking of it. ~William Faulkner

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