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In justice to human society it may perhaps be said of almost all t

In justice to human society it may perhaps be said of almost all the polities and civil institutions in the world, however imperfect, that they have been founded in and carried on with very considerable wisdom. – Ezra Stiles

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A monarchy conducted with infinite wisdom and infinite benevolence is the most perfect of all possible governments. – Ezra Stiles

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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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It is good even for old men to learn wisdom. – Aeschylus

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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. – Socrates

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