“The angel grows up in divine knowledge, the brute, in savage ignorance, and the son of man stands hesitating between the two.””
Book of Wise Sayings Selected Largely from Eastern Sources
“The angel grows up in divine knowledge, the brute, in savage ignorance, and the son of man stands hesitating between the two.””
“If your foot slip, you may recover your balance, but if your tongue slip, you cannot recall your words.””
“It is not enough to know; we must apply what we know. It is not enough to will; we must also act.””
W. A. Clouston was a Scottish writer and folklorist, known for his collection of tales and aphorisms that often drew from Eastern sources. His most notable work, 'Book of Wise Sayings: Selected Largel...