He who is satisfied has never truly craved, and he who craves for the light of God neglects his ease for ardor.
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Man is a messenger who forgot the message.
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When I was young, I admired clever people. Now that I am old, I admire kind people.
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Self-respect is the fruit of discipline; the sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself.
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Wonder rather than doubt is the root of all knowledge.
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