The way forward might require it to reabsorb the core lessons of it own ancient wisdom that the dabba wallas intuitively live.

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As it turns out, ancient wisdom can be modern wisdom as well.

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But ancient Chinese wisdom teaches that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

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This rule summarizes several important features of ancient Stoic wisdom features that remain powerfully suggestive for modern times.

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Indeed, if superstitious, take into account that Ancient Chinese wisdom advises a Snake in the house because it protects you and and your family from starving.

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This rule summarizes several important features of ancient Stoic wisdom features that remain powerfully suggestive for modern times, and most notably the belief in an ultimately rational order operating in the universe reflecting a benign providence that ensures proper outcomes in life.

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Mr. BOB DYLAN (Singer): (Singing) In the still of the night, in the world's ancient light, where wisdom grows up in strife.

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We ask, therefore, that we may be worthy of our power and responsibility, that we may exercise our strength with wisdom and restraint, and that we may achieve in our time and for all time the ancient vision of 'peace on earth, good will toward men'.

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