Forgiveness is commendable, but apply not ointment to the wound of an oppressor
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.
Better is the sinner who hath thoughts about God, than the saint who hath only the show of sanctity
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
Life without liberty is like a body without spirit
Compared to the pleasure given by granting pardon, the pleasure given by exacting revenge is very faint indeed.
Daring ideas are like chessmen moved forward. They may be beaten, but they may start a winning game
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
You cannot teach a man anything, you can only help him find it within himself
Silence is the garden of thought
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