A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds. 
Peace and friendship with all mankind is our wisest policy, and I wish we may be permitted to pursue it. 
The mintage of wisdom is to know that rest is rust, and that real life is in love, laughter, and work.
Wisdom stands at the turn in the road and calls upon us publicly, but we consider it false and despise its adherents. 
Wise are they who have learned these truths: Trouble is temporary. Time is tonic. Tribulation is a test tube. 
Pain and foolishness lead to great bliss and complete knowledge, for Eternal Wisdom created nothing under the sun in vain. 
To be idle is a short road to death and to be diligent is a way of life; foolish people are idle, wise people are diligent. 
Poverty makes you wise but it's a curse. 
Life is a festival only to the wise.
