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Quote by John Denham
Books should to one of these fours ends conduce, for wisdom, piety

Books should to one of these fours ends conduce, for wisdom, piety, delight, or use. – John Denham

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Poetry is of so subtle a spirit, that in the pouring out of one language into another it will evaporate. – John Denham

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I actually dont think that Im that much smarter than anybody else. Its just that I frequently just seem to know what to do, and I think thats wisdom. – Benjamin Carson

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We do not sit as a superlegislature to weigh the wisdom of legislation. – William O. Douglas

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Always seek out the seed of triumph in every adversity. – Og Mandino

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Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day; wisdom consists in not exceeding the limit. – Elbert Hubbard

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Life is lived on the edge. – Will Smith

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A commitment to human rights cannot be fostered simply through the transmission of knowledge. Action and experience play a crucial role in the learning process. – Daisaku Ikeda

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