wisdom well

• one good turn deserves another
• live within your means
• give more than you planned to
• don't be the first to break a family tradition
• wisdom often consists of knowing what to do next
• people who know how to act are never preachers
• the fear of losing is diminished when you lose for the first time and survive
• little said is easily amended
• make a secret wish
• when you are down, surround yourself with friends who are up
• stop trying to change people
• learn from life's low moments
• a library is a repository of medicine for the mind
• dreams can become real