A good memory is surely a compost heap that converts experience to wisdom, creativity, or dottiness; not that these things are of much earthly value, but at least they may keep you amused when the world is keeping you locked away or shutting you out. Michael Leunig amusecompostconvert share on social
The long-standing wisdom that everyone wins in a single world market has been undermined. Global trade, capital flows, and immigration are declining. Roger Altman capitaldeclineflow Change image and share on social
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. Ralph Waldo Emerson leadleavepath Change image and share on social
Pain is the doorway to wisdom and to truth. Keith Miller doorwaypaintruth Change image and share on social
Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else. Judy Garland rateversion Change image and share on social
Now that I am sixty, I see why the idea of elder wisdom has passed from currency. John Updike currencyelderidea Change image and share on social
Don't follow any advice, no matter how good, until you feel as deeply in your spirit as you think in your mind that the counsel is wise. Joan Rivers advicecounseldeeply Change image and share on social
There is no pain equal to that which two lovers can inflict on one another. This should be made clear to all who contemplate such a union. The avoidance of this pain is the beginning of wisdom, for it is strong enough to contaminate the rest of our lives. Cyril Connolly avoidancebeginclear share on social
As you walk down the fairway of life you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round. Ben Hogan fairwaylifeplay Change image and share on social
True wisdom is less presuming than folly. The wise man doubteth often, and changeth his mind; the fool is obstinate, and doubteth not; he knoweth all things but his own ignorance. Akhenaton changethdoubtethfolly Change image and share on social
