Category Archives: Aphorisms and Wisdom

Quotes of wisdom.

A Wise Saying – 179

Posted on September 16, 2019 by R. Van Conoley

The very essence of a free government consists in considering offices as public trusts, bestowed for the good of the country, and not for the benefit of an individual or a party.       John Calhoun

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A Wise Saying – Part 178

Posted on July 30, 2019 by R. Van Conoley

A member of Parliament said to Disraeli : ”  Sir, you will either die on the gallows or of some unspeakable disease.”  Disraeli responded: ” Sir, that depends on whether I embrace your policies or your mistress. “

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A Wise Saying – Part 177

Posted on July 28, 2019 by R. Van Conoley

The liar’s punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else.                        George Bernard Shaw

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A Wise Saying – Part 176

Posted on April 1, 2019 by R. Van Conoley

If you must play, decide on three things at the start: the rules of the game, the stakes, and the quitting time. Chinese proverb Editor’s Note: It seems very wise to apply these three factors to U.S. involvement in foreign … Continue reading →

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A Wise Saying – Part 175

Posted on March 23, 2019 by R. Van Conoley

A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.                           Sir Winston Churchill

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A Wise Saying – Part 174

Posted on March 11, 2019 by R. Van Conoley

The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: ” I’m from the government and I’m here to help. ”                    Ronald Reagan

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A Wise Saying – Part 173

Posted on February 12, 2019 by R. Van Conoley

My friend is one who takes me for what I am. Henry David Thoreau

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A Wise Saying – Part 172

Posted on February 12, 2019 by R. Van Conoley

Don’t think there are no crocodiles because the water is calm. Proverb

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A Wise Saying – Part 171

Posted on November 26, 2018 by R. Van Conoley

He who does nothing makes no mistakes.        Italian proverb

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A Wise Saying – Part 170

Posted on November 8, 2018 by R. Van Conoley

The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it.                 George Bernard Shaw

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