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Admin
09-27-2006, 06:30 AM
Aphorism #60 A Sound Judgment.

Some are born wise, and with this natural advantage enter upon their studies, with a moiety already mastered. With age and experience their reason ripens, and thus they attain a sound judgment. They abhor everything whimsical as leading prudence astray, especially in matters of state, where certainty is so necessary, owing to the importance of the affairs involved., Such men deserve to stand by the helm of state either as pilots or as men at the wheel.

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muhsin
09-27-2006, 11:06 AM
Hum....Admin...such language is a bit beyond my head. It's too....aesthetic.
I understand it from first lines but..later the way curved. I understand the point which says some are born wise but where you stated they should stand by put me into mire.
Well, probably its because I'm fasting-feeling hungry? I don't know.