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“In any struggle true bravery lies within those who know that God is their ally.” —Tolstoy

Most of our spending is done to forward our efforts to look like others. —RALPH WALDO EMERSON

Without purity of soul, how can you say, I will glorify God? —Purana

The worst mistake which was ever made in this world was the separation of political science from ethics. —PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEY

Mankind has never achieved greatness but through suffering. —F. ROBERT DE LAMENNAIS

Ignorance in itself is neither shameful nor harmful. Nobody can know everything. But pretending that you know what you actually do not know is both shameful and harmful. —Tolstoy

The smallest detail can benefit the strengthening of character. Do not say that small details are not important; only a person with high morals can see their importance. —Tolstoy

If you have an income without working hard, then someone worked hard without receiving an income. —MAIMONIDES

A man is wise who does three things: first, he does by himself those things which he advises others to do; secondly, he does not do anything that contravenes the truth; and thirdly, he is patient with the weaknesses of those who surround him. —Tolstoy

The unity of all living beings exists in this world where everybody and everything quietly seeks God. It is only unbelieving atheists who see eternal silence. —JEAN JACQUES ROUSSEAU