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All human beings are limbs of the same body. God created them from the same essence. If one part of the body suffers pain, then the whole body is affected. If you are indifferent to this pain, you cannot be called a human being.

Saadi

He who learns, and makes no use of his learning, is a beast of burden with a load of books. Does the ass comprehend whether he carries on his back a library or a bundle of faggots?
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Book Carry Learning Library Stupidity
A man of virtue, judgment, and prudence speaks not until there is silence.
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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
Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy.
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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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A lovely face is the solace of wounded hearts and the key of locked-up gates.
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Be not in the desire of thine own ease.
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Desire Feeling Selfish
The heart is like a musical instrument of many strings, all the chords of which require putting in harmony.
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Harmony Heart Music Togetherness
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
It’s no virtue to gain the whole world. Just gain the heart of one person.
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Heart Oneself Person Virtue World
A wise man among the ignorant is as a beautiful girl in the company of blind men.
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Whenever you argue with another wiser than yourself in order that others may admire your wisdom, they will discover your ignorance.
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Holiness comes by holy deeds. Not starving flesh of daily needs.
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Holy Need Starve
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
The true disciple should aim to live for the gospel, rather than to die for it.
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No person learned the art of archery from me, who did not in the end make me his target.
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All human beings are limbs of the same body. God created them from the same essence. If one part of the body suffers pain, then the whole body is affected. If you are indifferent to this pain, you cannot be called a human being.

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All human beings are limbs of the same body. God created them from the same essence. If one part of the body suffers pain, then the whole body is affected. If you are indifferent to this pain, you cannot be called a human being.

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