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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

Many of our vices exist only because they are supported by other vices; therefore, if we destroy our major vices, many others will disappear at once, in the same way as branches fall when you cut the trunk of a tree. —BLAISE PASCAL

The more we understand our divine nature, the more its rules should be fulfilled in our actions. —Tolstoy

Those who take joy in repaying an evil with goodness will always try to experience this joy again. —Tolstoy

People involve themselves in countless activities which they consider to be important, but they forget about one activity which is more important and necessary than any other, and which includes all other things: the improvement of their soul. —Tolstoy

The secret of happiness? Enjoy small pleasures. —SAMUEL SMILES