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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A traveler without observation is a bird without wings.Saadi
The bird alighteth not on the spread net when it beholds Another bird in the snare. Take warning by the misfortunes of others, that others may not take example from you.
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I fear God and next to God I mostly fear them that fear him not.
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He who is a slave to his stomach seldom worships God.
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An enemy to whom you show kindness becomes your friend, excepting lust, the indulgence of which increases its enmity.
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When the belly is empty, the body becomes spirit; and when it is full, the spirit becomes body.
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