Don't judge the future of a person based on his present conditions, becausetime has the power to change black coal to shiny diamond.
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Chanakya
Contemplate thy powers, contemplate thy wants and thy connections; so shalt thou discover the duties of life, and be directed in all thy ways.
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Akhenaten
To be satisfied with a little, is the greatest wisdom; and he that increaseth his riches, increaseth his cares; but a contented mind is a hidden treasure, and trouble findeth it not.
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Akhenaten
Do not be envious! For if we envy others, then they in turn will envy us. The evils of envy know no limit
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Prince Shotoku
What comes, will go. What is found, will be lost again. But what you are is beyond coming and going and beyond description.
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Rumi
Beautiful people are not always good, but good people are always beautiful.
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Ali ibn Abi Talib
Do not let your difficulties fill you with anxiety, after all it is only in the darkest nights that stars shine more brightly.
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Ali ibn Abi Talib
one for you and one against you, so when it's for you don't be proud or reckless, and when it's against you be patient, for both days are test for you
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Ali ibn Abi Talib
Hate no one, no matter how much they've wronged you. Live humbly, no matter how wealthy you become. Think positively, no matter how hard life is. Give much, even if you've been given little. Keep in touch with the ones who have forgotten you, and forgive who has wronged you, and do not stop praying for the best for those you love.
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Ali ibn Abi Talib
Never explain yourself to anyone, because the one who likes you would not need it, and the one dislikes you wouldn't believe it.
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Ali ibn Abi Talib
When proven wrong, the wise man will correct himself and the ignorant will keep arguing.
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Ali ibn Abi Talib
With an open mind, seek and listen to all the highest ideals. Consider the most enlightened thoughts. Then choose your path, person by person, each for oneself.
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Zoroaster
Satisfaction linked with dishonor or with harm to others is a prison for the seeker.
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Zoroaster
War and courage have done more great things than charity. Not your sympathy, but your bravery has saved the unfotunate.
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Zoroaster