Herb Caen - A man begins cutting his wisdom teeth the...

A man begins cutting his wisdom teeth the first time he bites off more than he can chew.

Biography

Author Profession: Journalist

Nationality: American

Born: April 3, 1916

Died: February 1, 1997

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Erma Bombeck, Hunter S. Thompson, Molly Ivins, William F. Buckley, Jr., Ambrose Bierce, Dave Barry, Edward R. Murrow, Earl Wilson

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Begins, Bites, Chew, Cutting, First, First Time, He, His, Man, More, Off, Teeth, Than, Time, Wisdom

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Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

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When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.

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Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

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If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I've had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.

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In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.

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For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.

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Never interrupt someone doing what you said couldn't be done.

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Start with what is right rather than what is acceptable.

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Imagination is more important than knowledge.

Albert Einstein

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By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.

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It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see.

Henry David Thoreau

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Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment.

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Nothing that you have not given away will ever be really yours.

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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.

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