Wise Sayings
- Envy is a cowardly and shameful emotion that no one dares to admit.
- Navigate through life’s journey equipped with the whip of determination and willpower to conquer every obstacle in your path.
- Caution is not cowardice, just as recklessness is not bravery.
- Understand that an ambitious person does not grow old.
- Resolve is seizing opportunities when they arise.
- The wise forgive the ignorance of the foolish.
- Be the change you wish to see in the world.
- Happiness is achieved when your thoughts, words, and actions are in harmony.
- Wherever there is love, there is life.
- A person often becomes what they believe themselves to be. If I keep telling myself that I cannot do something, I might ultimately become incapable of it. Conversely, if I believe I can achieve it, I will certainly develop the ability to do so, even if I initially lack it.
- From suffering, the strongest souls emerge.
- Intelligence is like a river; the deeper it flows, the less noise it makes.
- A truthful person does not need to swear, as their reputation speaks for itself.
- No one can ride on your back unless you are bent over.
- No matter how much you feed a wolf, it will always long for the forest.
- A benefactor does not fall; even if they do, they do not break.
- The weakest people are those who cannot keep their secrets.
- People are enemies of what they do not understand.
- The wise rely on their actions, while the ignorant depend on their hopes.
- Those who flatter you with sweet words are feeding you with an empty spoon.
- Life without trials is not worth living.
- Prevention is better than cure.
- When modesty vanishes, calamity ensues.
- No one can convert cheap metal into gold.
- The more sheep one has, the more wolves surround them.
- Those who are of no benefit to their families are of no benefit to anyone.
- A clever person needs only a hint.
- Do not praise a matter until you have tried it… and do not criticize it without experience.
- Do not spit in a well; you may need to drink from it one day.
- The wicked obey out of fear, while the good obey out of love.
- Be well-groomed; you may be remembered by your appearance, but be of good character; you will be remembered by the hearts.
- Think more about the end than the beginning.
- Behind every great person are great parents.
- A mother loves tenderly, while a father loves wisely.
- Why do we engrave people’s flaws in bronze while we write their virtues in water?
- Cultivating in water yields no benefit.
- A person who relies on others to boost their morale loses themselves when they are gone.
- Do not judge others at first glance; there is no difference between the color of salt and sugar, but you will know the difference after the experience.
- If you want to discover someone’s mind, observe how they engage in discussions with those who disagree with them.
- Make sure to express your feelings to others before they depart… for tears cannot bring back the departed.
- Foolishness is doing the same thing twice with the same method and steps while expecting different results.
- The wise man’s thoughts are behind his heart, while the fool’s heart is behind his tongue.
- If you believe that adventure is risky, try routine; it is even riskier.
- When a person’s dignity diminishes, so does their modesty; and there is no good in a face that lacks dignity.
- Do not reproach anyone for their lack of attention; the interest that comes after reproach is simply flattery.
- The higher a person rises, the more clouds and trials gather around them.
- Don’t overthink with some people… for there are individuals who don’t deserve even a moment of your thought.
- Life teaches you love and experiences, and it reveals to you whom you truly love.
- Cherish the small things, for one day you may realize they were the big things.
- It is impossible to please everyone, so our only concern should be to please God Almighty.
- One wise man advised his son: ‘My son, if you want to associate with a man, anger him; if he treats you fairly, do not let go of his companionship; otherwise, beware of him.’
- The higher the lamp, the wider its light, so elevate yourself through your morals, thoughts, and abilities to expand your influence in life.
- Memory is the best servant of the mind, while forgetfulness serves the heart well.
- Live in this world as a passerby, leaving behind only beautiful traces, for we are mere guests in this world, and guests must eventually depart.
- Life is not a search for self but a journey to create the self; make yourself into something that is hard to replicate.
- It is not necessary for my words to be accepted, but it is essential for them to be truthful.
- One of the best ways to bring happiness to yourself is to make those around you happy; and one of the best ways to make others happy is to find your own happiness.
- One experience teaches us more than a thousand pieces of advice.
- If you truly believe in yourself, do not trouble others by asking, “Do you think I can succeed?”… for the answer lies within you, not in them.
- The ignorant speak the language of noise and chatter, their voices only reach the ear; the wise speak the languages of calmness and sophistication, their voices transcend the ear and stir stagnant waters of thought.
- Decide to be happy, and you will find yourself and your joy together forming an indomitable force against difficulties.
- Those who squander their youth in idleness will spend their old age in regrets.
- You define your self-worth; do not belittle yourself when comparing to others, for if value were measured in weight, stones would be more precious than diamonds.
- No one can stop you from smiling, and nothing is worth your sadness; life is changeable, and you must accept that the past is dead and the future is written… just smile.
- Those who love peace often hold half their conversations in their eyes.
- Do not believe the comforting lie, nor deny the painful truth.
- You do not have to be great to dream, but you must dream to be great.
- A single word can either uplift a person’s spirit all day or darken it; hence, think and value your words before speaking to anyone.
- No heart that forgives lives in discomfort, no soul that accepts fate finds unhappiness, and no spirit that always thanks God and says “Praise be to God” wakes up without a smile.
- Knowledge is what benefits, not merely what is memorized.
- To learn to tell the truth, everyone must first learn to listen to it.
- Sadness does not bring back the absent, fear does not fix the future, and anxiety does not ensure success; rather, a sound mind and a content heart are the wings of happiness.