Wise men are not pacifists; they are merely less likely to jump up and retaliate against their antagonizers. They know that needless antagonizers are virtually already insecure enough.
Criss JamiTag: wisdom reason self-control retaliation patience virtue judgment foolishness wise pacifism discernment insecurity jump antagonism masculinity manliness pacifist wise-man prudence antagonistic insecure needless
Conquer with forbearance
The excesses of insolence.
Tag: virtue insolence forbearance
Cling to the One who clings to nothing;
And so clinging, cease to cling.
Tag: virtue renunciation
Those who have wisdom have all:
Fools with all have nothing.
When the rare chance comes, seize it
To do the rare deed.
It is compassion, the most gracious of virtues,
Which moves the world.
Tag: compassion virtue
It is politics to please and hoodwink those
Who flatter but despise us.
Tag: politics virtue false-friends
Folded hands may conceal a dagger --
Likewise a foe's tears.
Tag: virtue false-friends
Make foes of bowmen if you must,
Never of penmen.
Fame is a jealous mistress
And will brook no rival.
Tag: greatness virtue jealousy fame
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