When a youth was giving himself airs in the Theatre and saying, "I am wise, for I have conversed with many wise men," Epictetus replied, "I too have conversed with many rich men, yet I am not rich!"
—Epictetus
Showing posts with label conceit. Show all posts
Showing posts with label conceit. Show all posts
Sunday, March 03, 2024
Post #3219
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Post #2983
The weakest spot in every man is where he thinks himself to be the wisest.
—Nathaniel Emmons
—Nathaniel Emmons
Thursday, November 07, 2019
A deadly viper once bit a hole snipe's hide; But 'twas the viper, not the snipe, that died.
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