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The true disciple should aim to live for the gospel, rather than to die for it.

Saadi

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
Religion is only in the service of the people; it is not in the rosary and the prayer-carpet.
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People Prayer Religion Service
O Contentment, make me rich! for without thee there is no wealth.
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God Myself Rich Satisfaction Wealth
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
The bad fortune of the good turns their faces up to heaven; the good fortune of the bad bows their heads down to the earth.
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Bad Earth Face Fortune Heaven Nature
The hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.
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Generosity Hands Power Strong
Shut the door of that house of pleasure which you hear resounding with the loud voice of a woman.
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Happiness Sex Voice Woman
Reveal not every secret you have to a friend, for how can you tell but that friend may hereafter become and enemy. And bring not all mischief you are able to upon an enemy, for he may one day become your friend.
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Enemy Friendship Intelligence Secret
When a man appreciates only eating and sleeping, what excellence has he over the reptiles?
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Animal Eat Excellence Men Praise Sleep
He who is indifferent to the suffering of others is a traitor to that which is truly human.
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Different Human Suffering True
Better is the sinner who hath thoughts about God, than the saint who hath only the show of sanctity.
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Fake God Saint Sin Thinking Word
Holiness comes by holy deeds. Not starving flesh of daily needs.
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Holy Need Starve
I fear God the most, but after Him, I fear those who don’t fear Him.
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Fear God Himself
The rose and the thorn, and sorrow and gladness are linked together.
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Deep Happiness Rose Sorrow Togetherness Wisdom
Man is, beyond dispute, the most excellent of created beings, and the vilest animal is a dog; but the sages agree that a grateful dog is better than an ungrateful man.
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Animal Beyond Creation Dog Excellence Gratitude Human Man Worth
Be not in the desire of thine own ease.
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Desire Feeling Selfish

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