I do not admire people who are wise after the event. I would rather be impaled on the other horn of the dilemma and be called one of the "I told you so's."

But on the whole it is wise in human affairs, and in the government of men, to separate pomp from power.

There are only the wise of the highest class, and the stupid of the lowest class, who cannot be changed.

As the water shapes itself to the vessel that contains it, so a wise man adapts himself to circumstances.

Ageing destroys youth, sickness destroys health, degeneration of life destroys all excellent qualities and death destroys life. Even if you are a great runner, you cannot run away from death. you cannot stop death with your wealth, through your magic performances or recitation of mantras or even medicines. Therefore, it is wise to prepare for your death.

Impossible is a word to be found only in the dictionary of fools. Wise people create opportunities for themselves and make everything possible.