Quote by John Morley

They are the guiding oracles which man has found out for himself in that great business of ours, of learning how to be, to do, to do without, and to depart.

They are the guiding oracles which man has found out for him

Summary

This quote suggests that there are certain guiding principles or truths that humans discover for themselves as they navigate through life. These principles help individuals understand how to exist, how to take action, how to live with less, and ultimately how to confront the concept of mortality and the idea of departing from life. It implies that these fundamental insights are acquired by individuals through experience and self-discovery, serving as guiding lights throughout life's journey.

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Proverbial Wisdom

By John Morley

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