Men become wise just as they become rich, more by what they save than by what they receive.
Interpretation
Wisdom is acquired more through experiences and choices than through inheritance or gifts.
This quote by Wilbur Wright emphasizes the idea that true wisdom, like wealth, is gained primarily through what individuals choose to preserve and learn from their experiences, rather than what is simply handed to them. It suggests that the process of saving knowledge, lessons, and insights plays a crucial role in developing a wise character, much like saving money contributes to financial richness.
In practice
In a motivational speech about personal growth, one might say, 'Remember, men become wise just as they become rich, more by what they save than by what they receive.'
I am an enthusiast, but not a crank in the sense that I have some pet theories as to the proper construction of a flying machine. I wish to avail myself of all that is already known and then, if possible, add my mite to help on the future worker who will attain final success.
I confess that in 1901 I said to my brother Orville that man would not fly for fifty years.
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When the choice is to be right or to be kind, always make the choice that brings peace
You can't spend your whole life criticizing something and then, when you have the chance to do it better, refuse to go near it.
God did not direct His call to Isaiahβ Isaiah overheard God saying, ". . . who will go for Us?" The call of God is not just for a select few but for everyone. Whether I hear Godβs call or not depends on the condition of my ears, and exactly what I hear depends upon my spiritual attitude.
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