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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

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Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out theyve got a second. – William James

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Any successful nominee should possess both the temperament to interpret the law and the wisdom to do so fairly. The next Supreme Court Justice should have a record of protecting individual rights and a strong willingness to put aside any political agenda. – Bennie Thompson

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We all have within us a deep wisdom, but sometimes we dont know we have it. – Shakti Gawain

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I find that to be a fool as to worldly wisdom, and to commit my cause to God, not fearing to offend men, who take offence at the simplicity of truth, is the only way to remain unmoved at the sentiments of others. – John Woolman

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Mixing ones wines may be a mistake, but old and new wisdom mix admirably. – Bertolt Brecht

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