Phrases/Quotes of Wisdom Thread

"A return to first principles in a republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man. His good example has such an influence that the good men strive to imitate him, and the wicked are ashamed to lead a life so contrary to his example."

Niccolo Machiavelli

The glow in the dark stars on my wall are brighter than my ambitions.

"sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me" a childhood rhyme that cautions against the liberal dystopia of butt hurt

Of all the foolish things to do
I became a connoisseur of great excuse
And my pessimistic past the blame
Will never make this go away
Of all the foolish things I've said
That keep me sleepy almost dead
I'm sorry if I've let you down
My eyes were closed, they're open now

Silent night,
Broken night.
All is fallen,
When you take your flight
I found some hate for you,
just for show.
You found some love for me,
thinking I'd go.
Don't keep me from crying to sleep
Sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night,
Moonlit night.
Nothing's changed.
Nothing is right.
I should be stronger then,
weeping alone.
You should be weaker then,
sending me home.
I can't stop you fighting to sleep.
Sleep in heavenly peace.

early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy wealthy and wise


because plenty of sleep keeps you healthy, not using lights or heat after dark makes you richer and doing the daily download from ram to rom makes you wise.....

"If there is anything I have learned in my travels across the Planes, it is that many things may change the nature of a man. Whether regret, or love, or revenge or fear - whatever you believe can change the nature of a man, can."
- The Nameless One