Knowledge is of more value than gold
SolomonRead
One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
Interpretation
Being patient and self-controlled is more valuable than physical strength and power.
This quote from Solomon emphasizes the importance of emotional regulation and self-discipline over mere strength or power. It suggests that the ability to control one's emotions—specifically anger—is a sign of true strength and superiority compared to someone who may have physical prowess or authority but lacks inner control.
In practice
During a team meeting, someone might quote this to encourage patience over rash decisions.
Knowledge is of more value than gold
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These words dropped into my childish mind as if you should accidentally drop a ring into a deep well. I did not think of them much at the time, but there came a day in my life when the ring was fished up out of the well, good as new.
if you do one good deed your reward usually is to be set to do another and harder and better one.
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