"Wisdom and goodness are twin-born, one heart must hold both sisters, never seen apart." ― William Dean Howells Topic(s): Wisdom More From William Dean Howells "The action is best that secures the greatest happiness for the greatest number." "The conqueror is regarded with awe; the wise man commands our respect; but it is only the benevolent man that wins our affection." "Primitive societies without religion have never been found." More In Wisdom "Not engaging in ignorance is wisdom."― Bodhidharma "Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment."― Jim Rohn "We don’t pray for the land. We pray for the humans, all humans… starting with the president, Mohammed Morsi, and all officials, and for God to give everyone wisdom and responsibility to manage the affairs of this country and its people in true Egyptian spirit."― Pope Theodoros II