Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity. George S. Patton ingenuitypeoplesurprise Change image and share on social
Perhaps religious conscience upsets the designs of those who feel that the highest wisdom and authority comes from government. But from the beginning, this nation trusted in God, not man. Religious liberty is the first freedom in our Constitution. Mitt Romney authoritybeginconscience share on social
Cultures have long heard wisdom in non-human voices: Apollo, god of music, medicine and knowledge, came to Delphi in the form of a dolphin. But dolphins, which fill the oceans with blipping and chirping, and whales, which mew and caw in ultramarine jazz - a true rhapsody in blue - are hunted to the edge of silence. Jay Griffiths apolloblippingblue share on social
One could surely argue that the Buddhist tradition, taken as a whole, represents the richest source of contemplative wisdom that any civilization has produced. Sam Harris arguebuddhistcivilization Change image and share on social
He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the universe. Marcus Aurelius harmonyliveuniverse Change image and share on social
However glorious an action in itself, it ought not to pass for great if it be not the effect of wisdom and intention. Francois de La Rochefoucauld actioneffectglorious Change image and share on social
There's always a miasma of misinformation emerging from the higher education sector as to which are the 'best' courses to take. My advice would always be to ignore the perceived wisdom and look for the most reliable evidence on the ground. David Puttnam advicecourseeducation share on social
It is much more difficult to measure nonperformance than performance. Harold S. Geneen difficultmeasurenonperformance Change image and share on social
I have no agenda except to be funny. Neither I or the writers profess to offer any worldly wisdom. Julia Louis-Dreyfus agendumfunnyoffer Change image and share on social
Virtues are acquired through endeavor, which rests wholly upon yourself. Sidney Lanier acquireendeavorrest Change image and share on social