Inspiring Quotes and Proverbs
- The virtuous are truthful, the violent are weak, the noble are genuine, and the dignified are chaste.
- You are not obligated to please everyone, but it is essential not to harm anyone.
- When you reach the summit, turn your gaze to the base to see those who aided you in your ascent.
- A little knowledge paired with action is more beneficial than extensive knowledge with little application.
- Giving a poor person a fish satisfies their hunger for a day, while teaching them to fish alleviates their hunger for a lifetime.
- Those who live with two faces will ultimately die without a true identity.
- How often the straightforward are misunderstood, while the hypocrites win hearts.
- Wear a smile on your face, speak gently, and you will be more beloved than those who offer riches.
- It is better to suffer for truth than to be rewarded for lies.
- A great leader does not merely tell you what to do; they show you how to achieve it.
- Each phase of our lives presents an opportunity; seize it as if it were your last chance.
- If your enemy seeks your counsel, advise them, as their request signifies a shift from enmity to allegiance.
- Love is a continuum of purity, whereas hatred brings death and misery.
Diverse Wisdom
- The darkest hour of the day is that which precedes dawn.
- Speak in anger, and you will say the most regrettable words of your life.
- Avoid arguing with the eloquent or the fool; the former will outsmart you, and the latter will wound you.
- A life led by intellect is far superior to one dictated by public opinion.
- Even if the world shrinks, a mother remains vast and significant.
- There is nothing more beautiful than a friend who shares the essence of a brother.
- Do not pay attention to what you hear about yourself; you know who you are. Never diminish your worth, for the secret to failure lies in attempting to please everyone.
- Generosity is not giving me what I need more than you do, but rather offering what you need more than I do.
- How beautiful life would be if we were born at eighty and gradually approached twelve over the years.
- Nothing in the world is softer than a mother’s embrace.
Proverbs on Silence
- The wise person is the one who knows when to be silent.
- When you speak, you become a captive of your words; when you hold back, you gain control.
- The prudent person governs their tongue.
- Some questions can only be answered through silence.
- Silence is an emblem of nobility and a manifestation of wisdom.
- Sometimes, the best response to words is silence.
- Silence is not a sign of weakness; it is true strength in self-restraint. What others say only affects you if you allow it.
- Silence is one of the best forms of eloquence when words should not be spoken.
- When words overpower you, let not silence elude you.
- Silence nurtures deep thought.
- Evaluate your words before speaking.
- A dignified silence is far better than words that bring shame.
- Silence signifies contentment.
- Through listening, wisdom is gained; through speaking, regret follows.
- Use your mouth for two purposes: to smile and to remain silent—smile to resolve an issue, and be silent to navigate through one.
- Your heart is a better keeper of secrets.
- When logic is absent, noise prevails.
- Silence is a precious blessing we often overlook.
- Burning in silence is unbearable.
- Quality is best measured by brevity; good words should be few yet clear and meaningful.
- Silence is a complex thing that everyone struggles to interpret.
- Silence is maintaining peace.
- Silence is the only steadfast companion that will never betray you.
- We have one mouth and two ears to remind us to listen more than we speak.
- Silence is the most profound form of expression.
- The greatest virtue is silence; through it, you listen to others, gaining insight into their flaws while concealing your own.
Morals and Ethics
- Seek seventy excuses for your brother.
- In the breadth of character lies the treasure of resources.
- Moral upbringing is more crucial for a person than food or clothing.
- Ethics are a plant with roots in the heavens, whose flowers and fruits sweeten the earth.
- A person is remembered for their morals, which elevate their status and command respect.
- Civilization is not merely about the tools we use but consists of high ethics we practice.
- Humble yourself in grandeur, abstain from wisdom with pride, act justly in strength, and forgive in power.
- Character is revealed in times of adversity.
- If you are shameless, do as you wish.
- A person of good character feels embarrassment when praised and remains silent when criticized.
- A man devoid of morals resembles a beast unleashed upon the world.
- Ethics are not just about being virtuous; they relate to being virtuous for a purpose.
- Good character is one of the vessels of salvation.
- A sign of good character is to be the most ethical person at home.