"you get what you pay for"
"used to say that a thing that can be bought for a very low price probably isn't very good" -- merriam-webster.com
Wisdom
"Whoever compels you to carry a burden for a mile, go with him two."
Matthew 5:41 (Lamsa Bible)
"time heals all wounds"
"used to say that feelings of sadness, disappointment, etc., gradually go away as time passes." -- merriam-webster.com
"nice guys finish last"
Actually, "kind, emotionally sensitive, and caring about others—holds great appeal" --from linked article
“whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, you should stop and reflect”
Attributed to Mark Twain
"So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart"
Attributed to Tecumesh, Native American Shawnee leader (1768-1813)
"by refusing responsibility we refuse freedom"
Level of this teaching
“The pen is mightier than the sword”
The exact phrasing dates to 1839, but "the idea of communication surpassing violence in efficacy had numerous predecessors" --Wikipedia
Pain + Reflection = Progress
Level of this teaching popular with motivational speakers
"one man's trash is another man's treasure"
Level in which this saying makes sense
"good things come in threes"
if a fortunate event has already occurred twice, a third fortunate event is likely to occur --request
"Every great change is preceded by chaos"
How useful is this quote from Deepak Chopra?
too much of a good thing
Yes, it's possible, and this is the calibration...
"Leap, and a net will appear."
Quote from John Burroughs
"damned if you do, damned if you don't"
Level the statement is subjectively true and experiential. Happens to be the level of politicians.