It’s a lot easier to knock something down than it is to lift it up.
If you’re born for hang, you can’t drown.
If you want to learn how to paint, go straight to the artist.
If you want a mule to move, you can reward it with a carrot or you can hit it with a stick.
A wise leader allows his people their ways.
A wise king knows what he knows and what he doesn’t.
A lot of wisdom in ancient cultures. And perhaps it’s time to dig deeper into yours.
A child’s faith. Such sweet innocence. And yet they say wisdom oft comes from the mouths of babes.
You cannot invite a serpent into the garden and be surprised when it slithers on the ground.
You can’t put a price on wisdom.
You can’t force a square peg into a round hole just because you prefer it to fit.
You can’t fix a broken wagon wheel. But you can use the parts to make a new one.[to Jamie]