Wisdom from philosopher: worldly honor like shadow. If one goes toward it, it flees; if one turns his back on it, it follows and at times catches up with one

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Wisdom from philosopher: worldly honor like shadow. If one goes toward it, it flees; if one turns his back on it, it follows and at times catches up with one.

The wise and the foolish. · Acquisition and possession of wisdom (knowledge). · Other means of acquiring wisdom (knowledge). · view the constellation · filed as J152.6

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Filed under Wisdom (knowledge) from sage (teacher).

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Cynical philosopher lives in tub Advice from dervish Philosopher instructs youth regarding conduct Philosopher consoles woman for loss of son Wisdom from philosopher: give separate greetings to infants, youths, and old people

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