OF WISDOM

The wise man is he who loves and reveres God. A man's merit lies in his knowledge and in his deeds.

Knowledge is your true patent of nobility, no matter who your father, or what your race may be.

Learning is the only wealth tyrants cannot despoil. Only death can dim the light of knowledge that is within you.

The true wealth of a nation lies not in its gold, or silver but in its learning, wisdom and the uprightness of its sons.

The riches of the spirit beautify the face of man and give birth to sympathy and respect. The spirit of every being is made manifest in the eyes, the countenance and in all bodily movements and gestures.

Our appearance, our words, our actions are never greater than ourselves. For the soul is our house; our eyes its windows; and our words its messengers.

Knowledge and understanding are life's faithful companions who will never prove untrue to you. For knowledge is your crown, and understanding your staff; and when they are with you, you can possess no greater treasures.

He who understands you is greater kin to you than your brother. For even your kindred may neither understand you nor know your true worth.

Friendship with the ignorant is as foolish as arguing with a drunkard.

God has bestowed upon you intelligence and knowledge. Do not extinguish the lamp of divine grace and do not let the candle of wisdom die out in the darkness of lust and error. For a wise man approaches with his torch to light up the path of mankind.

Remember, one just man causes the devil greater affliction than a million believers.

A little knowledge that acts is worth definitely more than much knowledge that is idle.

Learn the words of wisdom uttered by the wise and apply them in your own life. Live them - but do not make a show of reciting them, for he who repeats what he does not understand is no better than an ass that is loaded with books.