Just as gold does not exist in every stream searched, understanding is not present in all men. For the contents of a stream, seen or unseen, are gathered and posited there by operative forces.
— Papi Proverb 541
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If a man knew why he did certain things and understood what would be the outcome of each indiscretion, then by that wisdom, he would be sure and not do them.
— Papi Proverb 483
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Proverb #164
Allowing fools to interpret words of wise men will assure the wisdom therein to remain hidden.
Proverb #395
If one is unable to explore sufficiently and understand what he actually sees in front of him, the measure of intelligence to know things detailed in all directions from that single point is lacking as well; there...