"Whether the aim is in heaven or on earth, wisdom or wealth, the essential condition of its pursuit and attainment is always security and order"

"On every thorn, delightful wisdom grows, In every rill a sweet instruction flows"

"Raising children is an incredibly hard and risky business in which no cumulative wisdom is gained: each generation repeats the mistakes the previous one made"

"The man who makes everything that leads to happiness depends upon himself, and not upon other men, has adopted the very best plan for living happily. This is the man of moderation, the man of manly character and of wisdom"

"Unless we have a well-educated people, we're vulnerable on our national security"

"Everybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die"

"Nature and wisdom never are at strife"

"Silence does not always mark wisdom"

"A loving heart is the truest wisdom"

"Along with success comes a reputation for wisdom"

"Democracy is only a dream: it should be put in the same category as Arcadia, Santa Claus, and Heaven"