A man’s mind is hidden in his writings: criticism brings it to light. - Solomon Ibn Gabirol

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In properly organized groups no faith is required; what is required is simply a little trust and even that only for a little while, for the sooner a man begins to verify all he hears the better it is for him.

Solomon Ibn Gabirol

A man’s mind is hidden in his writings: criticism brings it to light.

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There are four types of men in this world: 1. The man who knows, and knows that he knows; he is wise, so consult him. 2. The man who knows, but doesn't know that he knows; help him not forget what he knows. 3. The man who knows not, and knows that he knows not; teach him. 4. Finally, there is the man who knows not but pretends that he knows; he is a fool, so avoid him.

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The test of good manners is to be patient with the bad ones.

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The first step in the acquisition of wisdom is silence, the second listening, the third memory, the fourth practice, the fifth teaching others.

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The beginning of wisdom is to desire it.

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Man is wise only while in search of wisdom; when he imagines he has attained it, he is a fool.

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