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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?

Saadi

Shut the door of that house of pleasure which you hear resounding with the loud voice of a woman.
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A tree, freshly rooted, may be pulled up by one man on his own. Give it time, and it will not be moved, even with a crane.
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A man is insensible to the relish of prosperity until he has tasted adversity.
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The sons of Adam are formed from dust; if not humble as the dust, they fall short of being men.
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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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Whoever has his foe at his mercy, and does not kill him, is his own enemy
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Whatever is produced in haste goes hastily to waste.
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Have patience. Everything is difficult before it is easy.
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The true disciple should aim to live for the gospel, rather than to die for it.
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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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Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy.
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Forgiveness is commendable, but apply not ointment to the wound of an oppressor.
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When a man appreciates only eating and sleeping, what excellence has he over the reptiles?
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Publish not men’s secret faults, for by disgracing them you make yourself of no repute.
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The hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.
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A peace-mingling falsehood is preferable to a mischief-stirring truth.
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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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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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