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The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook. - Wi

The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook. – William James

Other quotes by William James

The community stagnates without the impulse of the individual. The impulse dies away without the sympathy of the community. – William James

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William James
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The prevalent fear of poverty among the educated classes is the worst moral disease from which our civilization suffers. – William James

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In the frank expression of conflicting opinions lies the greatest promise of wisdom in governmental action. – Louis D. Brandeis

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The hours of folly are measured by the clock but of wisdom, no clock can measure. – William Blake

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Contemplation and wisdom are highest achievements and man is not totally at home with them. – Gabriel Marcel

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Wisdom is knowing when you cant be wise. – Paul Engle

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