…a king today is a corpse tomorrow
Ecclesiasticus (Book of Sirach) 10:10b
Category: Ancient Wisdom
A fool’s annoyance is known at once, but the prudent conceals dishonour.
Bible, Proverbs 12:16 NET
The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people proclaim folly.
Bible, Proverbs 12:23 NET
Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.
Bible, Proverbs 12:20 NET
Better is a person of humble standing who works for himself, than one who pretends to be somebody important yet has no food.
Bible, Proverbs 12:9 NET
By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.
Confucious
What the righteous say is like the best silver, but what the wicked think is of little value.
Bible, Proverbs 10:20 NET
The one who loves discipline loves knowledge, but the one who hates reproof is stupid.
Bible, Proverbs 12:1, NET
After pride came, disgrace followed; but wisdom came with humility.
Bible, Proverbs, 11:2