Wisdom
“A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.” ~ Greek Proverb
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“Someone is enjoying shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” ~ Warren Buffett
“This is my wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, courage to know yourself, patience to accept the truth, Love to complete your life.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
“To finish the moment, to find the journey’s end in every step of the road, to live the greatest number of good hours, is wisdom.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Shall I tell you the secret of the true scholar? It is this: every man I meet is my master in some point, and in that I learn of him.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
“As we grow old…the beauty steals inward.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
“If the stars should appear but one night every thousand years how man would marvel and adore.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Be silly. Be honest. Be kind.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson