Category Archives: Aphorisms and Wisdom

Quotes of wisdom.

A Wise Saying – 180

Posted on November 22, 2019 by R. Van Conoley

I would rather fail in a cause that will ultimately triumph than to triumph in a cause that will ultimately fail. Woodrow Wilson

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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 →