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Religion is only in the service of the people; it is not in the rosary and the prayer-carpet.

Saadi

A lovely face is the solace of wounded hearts and the key of locked-up gates.
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A man is insensible to the relish of prosperity until he has tasted adversity.
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In the sea there are countless treasures, But if you desire safety, it is on the shore.
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Desire Inspirational Safety Sea Treasure Wisdom Yourself
Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy.
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Whatever is produced in haste goes hastily to waste.
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People are crying up the rich and variegated plumage of the peacock, and he is himself blushing at the sight of his ugly feet.
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Confidence Cry Himself Love People Rich Smile Ugly
A grateful dog is better than an ungrateful man.
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Better Dog Gratitude Men Worth
If a gem falls into mud it is still valuable. If dust ascends to heaven, it remains valueless.
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Change Fall Heaven Value Wisdom Worth
To tell a falsehood is like the cut of a saber: for though the wound may heal, the scar of it will remain.
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Healing Lying Scars Truth Wound
There is a difference between him who claspeth his mistress in his arms, and him whose eyes are fixed on the door expecting her.
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A friend whom you have been gaining during your whole life, you ought not to be displeased with in a moment. A stone is many years becoming a ruby – take care that you do not destroy it in an instant against another stone.
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He who is indifferent to the suffering of others is a traitor to that which is truly human.
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Have patience. Everything is difficult before it is easy.
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Use a sweet tongue, courtesy, and gentleness, and thou mayest manage to guide an elephant by a hair.
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Shut the door of that house of pleasure which you hear resounding with the loud voice of a woman.
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Publish not men’s secret faults, for by disgracing them you make yourself of no repute.
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