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Silence is the sleep that nourishes wisdom. - Francis Bacon

Silence is the sleep that nourishes wisdom. – Francis Bacon

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In contemplation, if a man begins with certainties he shall end in doubts; but if he be content to begin with doubts, he shall end in certainties. – Francis Bacon

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Doubt
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God has placed no limits to the exercise of the intellect he has given us, on this side of the grave. – Francis Bacon

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God
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Wisdom comes by disillusionment. – George Santayana

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The wisdom of the crowds is the most ridiculous statement Ive heard in my life. Crowds are dumb. – Drew Curtis

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I dont turn to greeting cards for wisdom and advice, but they are a fine reflection of the general drift of the culture. – Susan Orlean

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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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All sounds are sharper in winter; the air transmits better. At night I hear more distinctly the steady roar of the North Mountain. In summer it is a sort of complacent purr, as the breezes stroke down its sides; but in winter always the same low, sullen growl. – John Burroughs, “The Snow-Walkers,” 1866

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Society is now one polished horde, formed of two mighty tribes, the Bores and Bored. – Lord (George Gordon) Byron

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Egotism is the anesthetic that dulls the pain of stupidity. – Frank Leahy, Look, 1955 January 10th

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There is slow growth, but it is positive slow growth. At the same time, ratios of debt-to-incomes go down. Thats a beautiful deleveraging. – Ray Dalio

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