Religious Thought 091



To trust a stranger without investigation Invites troubles so endless even descendants must endure.
- Tirukkural 51:508
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The one who wanders independent in the world, free from opinions and viewpoints, does not grasp them and enter into disputations and arguments. As the lotus rises on its stalk unsoiled by the mud and the water, so the wise one speaks of peace and is unstained by the opinions of the world.
- Sutta Nipata
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The pleasures of this world are delightful from a distance before the actual test. From a distance they appear to be refreshing water, but when you approach them, you find they are a mirage. The worlds bait is visible, but the trap is hidden: at first sight, the worlds favors seem sweet.
- Rumi
- Mathnawi [VI, 316-317; 321]
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Many are willing that Christ should be something, but few will consent that Christ should be everything.
- Alexander Moody Stuart
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There is no reward for following the commandments in this world.
- Babylonian Talmud, Kiddushin 39b
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