He dares to be a fool, and that is the first step in the direction

He dares to be a fool, and that is the first step in the direction of wisdom. – James Gibbons Huneker

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After all my possessions had been burned, God gave me the wisdom to return to Jerusalem. – Shmuel Y. Agnon

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Whats different now is that while political leaders used to give talking points to talk radio, now talk-radio hosts are giving talking points to political leaders. Its all part of the suffocating spin cycle were in. In media, politics and publishing, the conventional wisdom is to play to this base. – John Avlon

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There is no pain equal to that which two lovers can inflict on one another. This should be made clear to all who contemplate such a union. The avoidance of this pain is the beginning of wisdom, for it is strong enough to contaminate the rest of our lives. – Cyril Connolly

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Dont taunt the alligator until after youve crossed the creek. – Dan Rather

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