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When anger enters the mind, wisdom departs.

When anger enters the mind, wisdom departs – Thomas à Kempis What does that mean? Anger. In moderation it can be somewhat useful as a motivator. But how rarely is it used in moderation? It seems to run past moderation … Continue reading

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Genius is one of the many forms of insanity.

Genius is one of the many forms of insanity. – Cesare Lombroso What does that mean? There are people with normal minds, and there are those who are not exactly normal. Most of us think of the people on one side of … Continue reading

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Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers.

Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers. – Alfred, Lord Tennyson What does that mean? This is another one of those classic quotes. Short but sweet, and exactly on point. This quote starts by saying what we all know. “Knowledge comes” it says. Knowledge … Continue reading

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Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely.

Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely. – Auguste Rodin What does that mean? This quote is near and dear to my heart. I’ve heard it said many different ways, and said it as many more. … Continue reading

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I praise loudly; I blame softly.

I praise loudly; I blame softly. – Catherine II (the Great) What does that mean? This quote would help make the world a better place in which to live, if we could all agree to live in it’s spirit. By … Continue reading

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