A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a person perfected without trials. Clever words and a plausible appearance have seldom turned out to be humane. He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger. Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change. Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.
When you meet someone better than yourself, turn your thoughts to becoming his equal. When you meet someone not as good as you are, look within and examine your own self. All Rights Reserved.