I just love Albert Einstein and got a chuckle out of wise number 3.
"If A is success in life, then A = x+y+z. Work is x, play is y, and z is keeping your mouth shut."
Number 9 is indeed inspirational! After reading it repeatedly I wonder if permitting ourselves, the mindset of children, while pursuing truth and beauty, is the only way to truly absorb their qualities without contamination of adult experience.
I think you are right, Kim and it seems many of history's great and wise teachers have expressed something similar.
Thanks Welles!
xxSandy