wisdom

wisdom

The greatest obstacle to being heroic is the doubt whether one may not be going to prove one's self a fool; the truest heroism is to resist the doubt; and the profoundest wisdom, to know when it ought to be resisted, and when it be obeyed.

The greatest obstacle to being heroic is the doubt whether one may not be going to prove one's self a fool; the truest heroism is to resist the doubt; and the profoundest wisdom, to know when it ought to be resisted, and when it be obeyed.

Dec 05, 2024 - Fabian Biese>

The intellect of the wise is like glass; it admits the light of heaven and reflects it.

The intellect of the wise is like glass; it admits the light of heaven and reflects it.

Dec 05, 2024 - Fabian Biese>

We humans have lost the wisdom of genuinely resting and relaxing. We worry too much. We don't allow our bodies to heal, and we don't allow our minds and hearts to heal.

We humans have lost the wisdom of genuinely resting and relaxing. We worry too much. We don't allow our bodies to heal, and we don't allow our minds and hearts to heal.

Dec 05, 2024 - Fabian Biese>

People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar.

People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar.

Dec 05, 2024 - Fabian Biese>

If you see a whole thing - it seems that it's always beautiful. Planets, lives... But up close a world's all dirt and rocks. And day to day, life's a hard job, you get tired, you lose the pattern.

If you see a whole thing - it seems that it's always beautiful. Planets, lives... But up close a world's all dirt and rocks. And day to day, life's a hard job, you get tired, you lose the pattern.

Dec 05, 2024 - Fabian Biese>

One may not reach the dawn save by the path of the night.

One may not reach the dawn save by the path of the night.

Dec 05, 2024 - Fabian Biese>

Act quickly, think slowly.

Act quickly, think slowly.

Dec 05, 2024 - Fabian Biese>

Loneliness is never more cruel than when it is felt in close propinquity with someone who has ceased to communicate.

Loneliness is never more cruel than when it is felt in close propinquity with someone who has ceased to communicate.

Dec 05, 2024 - Fabian Biese>

Fame is a vapor, popularity an accident, and riches take wings. Only one thing endures and that is character.

Fame is a vapor, popularity an accident, and riches take wings. Only one thing endures and that is character.

Dec 05, 2024 - Fabian Biese>

I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion.

I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion.

Dec 05, 2024 - Fabian Biese>

I've read the last page of the Bible. It's all going to turn out all right.

I've read the last page of the Bible. It's all going to turn out all right.

Dec 05, 2024 - Fabian Biese>

When I say manage emotions, I only mean the really distressing, incapacitating emotions. Feeling emotions is what makes life rich. You need your passions.

When I say manage emotions, I only mean the really distressing, incapacitating emotions. Feeling emotions is what makes life rich. You need your passions.

Dec 05, 2024 - Fabian Biese>

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