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Plato himself was the embodiment of his ideal, or true, philosopher. He argued on questions of ethics that had been raised previously by the followers of Protagoras and Socrates, but in the process, he explored for the first time
“As with early Judaism and early Christianity, early Islam would be rooted in opposition to a corrupt status quo.”
― The First Muslim: The Story of Muhammad
― The First Muslim: The Story of Muhammad
“The only real revolution is in the enlightenment of the mind and the improvement of character, the only real emancipation is individual, and the only real revolutionists are philosophers and saints.”
― The Lessons of History
― The Lessons of History
“It’s easy to love a perfect God, unblemished and infallible that He is. What is far more difficult is to love fellow human beings with all their imperfections and defects. Remember, one can only know what one is capable of loving. There is no wisdom without love. Unless we learn to love God’s creation, we can neither truly love nor truly know God.”
― The Forty Rules of Love
― The Forty Rules of Love
“The quest for Love changes us. There is no seeker among those who search for Love who has not matured on the way. The moment you start looking for Love, you start to change within and without.”
― The Forty Rules of Love
― The Forty Rules of Love
“There are more fake gurus and false teachers in this world than the number of stars in the visible universe. Don’t confuse power-driven, self-centered people with true mentors. A genuine spiritual master will not direct your attention to himself or herself and will not expect absolute obedience or utter admiration from you, but instead will help you to appreciate and admire your inner self. True mentors are as transparent as glass. They let the Light of God pass through them.”
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Amir’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Amir’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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49 friends
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1,650 books
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169 friends
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