Tag Archives: wisdom
Point of View
“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
Wisdom
Wisdom speaks only truth! For wisdom is better than jewels and all desirable things can not compare with her. ~Proverbs
This We Know
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
Hermit Moments
Hermit Moments with yourself, by yourself, accepting yourself, loving yourself, learning all the wisdom of the world. ©2015 Sharron R. McMillan
Wisdom of the Aged
When I was young, I admired clever people. Now that I am old, I admire kind people. ~Abraham Joshua Heschel
Little Oak Tree
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
Knowing Is Doing
“You only know as much as you do!” ~St. Francis
Empty Nest
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
True Wisdom
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. ~Socrates
Wisdom
Wisdom speaks only truth! ~Proverbs 8: 7
Google Doesn’t Do It For Me
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
Springs of Life
Watch over your heart with all diligence for from it flow the springs of life. ~Proverbs
Listen For Wisdom
The words of the wise heard in quietness are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools. ~Ecclesiastes
Wisdom
The aim of wisdom is to dream high enough to lose the dream in the seeking of it. ~William Faulkner
