If an ignorant person is attracted by the things of the world, that is bad. But if a learned person is thus attracted, it is worse.

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You should not quarrel with your neighbour, for he will remain where he is, but your high handedness will become the talk of the people.

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Maybe a thing that you do not like is really in your interest. It is possible that a thing that you may desire may be against your interest.

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I have been given the authority over you, and I am not the best of you. If I do well, help me; and if I do wrong, set me right. Sincere regard for truth.

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There is no harm in patience, and no profit in lamentation. Death is easier to bear (than) that which precedes it, and more severe than that which comes after it. Remember the death of the Apostle of God, and your sorrow will be lessened.

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