Quote by Anne Bradstreet
Authority without wisdom is like a heavy ax without an edge, fitte

Authority without wisdom is like a heavy ax without an edge, fitter to bruise than polish. – Anne Bradstreet

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If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome. – Anne Bradstreet

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As I visited the various neighborhoods in the campaign, I learned fast that its a mistake to think that all of the wisdom and possible solutions to our problems are available only in this building. – Jane Byrne

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Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Seek what they sought. – Matsuo Basho

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The result showed the wisdom of your orders. – John Bigelow

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Follow your instincts. Thats where true wisdom manifests itself. – Oprah Winfrey

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Your time is limited, so dont waste it living someone elses life. Dont be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other peoples thinking. Dont let the noise of others opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. – Steve Jobs

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Dont you see whats at stake here? The ultimate aim of all science to penetrate the unknown. Do you realize we know less about the earth we live on than about the stars and the galaxies of outer space? The greatest mystery is right here, right under our feet. – Walter Reisch

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Contempt for happiness is usually contempt for other peoples happiness, and is an elegant disguise for hatred of the human race. – Bertrand Russell

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The swift wind of compromise is a lot more devastating than the sudden jolt of misfortune. – Charles Swindoll

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