Virtue pardons the wicked, as the sandal-tree perfumes the axe which strikes it
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
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
He who hid well, lived well
Never trouble another with what you can do yourself
The mountains are calling and I must go
Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone
Run away from greatness and greatness will follow you
To conquer oneself is a greater task than conquering others
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