Better is the sinner who hath thoughts about God, than the saint who hath only the show of sanctity
Persian poet and prose writer of the medieval period. He is recognized for the quality of his writings and for the depth of his social and moral thoughts.
An enemy to whom you show kindness becomes your friend
O Contentment, make me rich! for without thee there is no wealth
Ants, fighting together, will vanquish the lion
Virtue pardons the wicked, as the sandal-tree perfumes the axe which strikes it
The true disciple should aim to live for the gospel, rather than to die for it
No person learned the art of archery from me, who did not in the end make me his target
There is no remedy for love but to love more
The authority of those who teach is often an obstacle to those who want to learn
There is nothing more ancient than the truth
I have never developed indigestion from eating my words
Drinking is at the root of all evil
I want to sing like the birds sing, not worrying about who hears or what they think
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