Nine-tenths of wisdom is being wise in time.
I think that one possible definition of our modern culture is that it is one in which nine-tenths of our intellectuals can't read any poetry.
The sea is everything. It covers seven tenths of the terrestrial globe. Its breath is pure and healthy. It is an immense desert where man is never lonely for he feels life stirring on all sides.
Affection is responsible for nine-tenths of whatever solid and durable happiness there is in our lives.
I love what I do. I take great pride in what I do. And I can't do something halfway three-quarters nine-tenths. If I'm going to do something I go all the way.
Nine tenths of education is encouragement.
Don't knock the weather nine-tenths of the people couldn't start a conversation if it didn't change once in a while.