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He who lives upon the fruit of his own labor, escapes the contempt of haughty benefactors.

Saadi

When a mean wretch cannot vie with another in virtue, out of his wickedness he begins to slander. The abject envious wretch will slander the virtuous man when absent, but when brought face to face his loquacious tongue becomes dumb.
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Beginning Face Man Tongue Virtue
The true disciple should aim to live for the gospel, rather than to die for it.
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Book Death Discipline Live Religious True
I fear God the most, but after Him, I fear those who don’t fear Him.
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Fear God Himself
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
Keep belly lightly loaded, if mind would wisdom see; For bodies crammed to bursting, make empty souls to be.
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Body Empty Mindset See Soul Wisdom
Be not so severe as to cause shyness, nor so clement as to encourage boldness.
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Bold Encouragement Shy
Whatever makes an impression on the heart seems lovely in the eye.
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Affect Appearance Eyes Heart Impression
Every leaf of the tree becomes a page of the book, once the heart is opened and it has learnt to read.
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Book Heart Learning Reading Tree
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
O wise man, wash your hands of that friend who associates with your enemies.
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Enemy Friendship Hands Men Wisdom
I fear God and next to God I mostly fear them that fear him not.
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Fear God Himself Intellectual Myself
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
A peace-mingling falsehood is preferable to a mischief-stirring truth.
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Fake Mischief Peace Truth
An enemy to whom you show kindness becomes your friend.
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Compassion Kindness Lust
Virtue pardons the wicked, as the sandal-tree perfumes the axe which strikes it.
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Advice Deep Prison Tree Virtue
Forgiveness is commendable, but apply not ointment to the wound of an oppressor.
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Forgiveness Oppression Wound

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