The teacher who is indeed wise does not bid you to enter the house of his wisdom but rather leads you to the threshold of your mind. 640
A wise man is superior to any insults which can be put upon him, and the best reply to unseemly behavior is patience and moderation. 572
We can be knowledgable with other men’s knowledge but we cannot be wise with other men’s wisdom. Michel de Montaigne 627
Between falsehood and useless truth there is little difference. As gold which he cannot spend will make no man rich, so knowledge which cannot apply will make no man wise. 620
The wise man should restrain his senses like the crane and accomplish his purpose with due knowledge of his place, time and ability. 686
