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Purity and simplicity are the two wings with which man soars above the earth and all temporary nature.
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An humble knowledge of thyself is a surer way to God than a deep search after learning.
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The only safe ruler is he who has learned to obey willingly.
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First keep peace with yourself, then you can also bring peace to others.
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The loftier the building, the deeper must the foundation be laid.
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What most of all hinders heavenly consolation is that you are too slow in turning yourself to prayer.
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If you cannot mould yourself entirely as you would wish, how can you expect other people to be entirely to your liking?
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At the Day of Judgment, we shall not be asked what we have read, but what we have done.
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Out of sight, out of mind. The absent are always in the wrong.
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Occasions do not make a man either strong or weak but they show what he is.
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