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Teachings of Silvanus
Teachings of Silvanus (83)
Help yourself, my son, (by) not proceeding with things in which there is no profit.
Dhammapada
Chapter IX: Evil (123)
Let a man avoid evil deeds, as a merchant, if he has few companions and carries much wealth, avoids a dangerous road; as a man who loves life avoids...
Chapter 13: Of the terrible, doleful, and lamentable, miserable Fall of the Kingdom of Lucifer. (19)
I would therefore have every one warned that he deal circumspectly and warily, and not be conceited that he is rich, and cannot grow poor; truly I...
Sentences of Sextus
Sentences of Sextus (332/334)
Strive eagerly to be victorious over every man in prudence; maintain self-sufficiency.
Chapter 18: Of the Creation of Heaven and Earth; and of the first Day. (7)
I do it to try whether I may, with the entrusted talent, happily get gain of usury, and not return it to my God and Creator again singly and empty,...
Chapter 13: Of the terrible, doleful, and lamentable, miserable Fall of the Kingdom of Lucifer. (18)
Every one should here have a care to deal so well that he bring in some gain of usemoney for his Master: for I am afraid that not every merchant will...
The Complete Sayings of Jesus
LXXII. Parables: the Fig Tree in Leaf, Absent Householder and the House Servants, Virgins Wise and Virgins Foolish—"watch and Pray" (20)
But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you, but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
Chapter 13: Of the terrible, doleful, and lamentable, miserable Fall of the Kingdom of Lucifer. (17)
Here, my entrusted talent, which I have received, I will let out for interest, profit and increase, as I am commanded to do, and he that will deal...
Chapter 13: Of the terrible, doleful, and lamentable, miserable Fall of the Kingdom of Lucifer. (21)
Else let him forbear to come into my warehouse, or he will but deceive his own expectation; for the ware which I have to sell is very precious and...
Life of Pythagoras
PYTHAGORIC ETHICAL SENTENCES FROM STOBÆUS, Which are omitted in the Opuscula Mythologica, &c. of Gale. (2)
Be persuaded that things of a laborious nature contribute more than pleasures to virtue. Every passion of the soul is most hostile to its salvation.
The Complete Sayings of Jesus
VII. Jesus' Mother and the Water Changed to Wine—he Drives the Moneymakers from the Temple—temple of the Body (13)
Take these things hence, make not my Father's house a house of merchandise.
Tao Te Ching
Tao Te Ching (9)
It is better to leave a vessel unfilled, than to attempt to carry it when it is full. If you keep feeling a point that has been sharpened, the point...
Life of Pythagoras
PYTHAGORIC ETHICAL SENTENCES FROM STOBÆUS, Which are omitted in the Opuscula Mythologica, &c. of Gale. (33)
It is the same thing to think greatly of yourself in prosperity, as to contend in the race in a slippery road. Stob. p. 563.
Dhammapada
Chapter XXV: The Bhikshu (Mendicant) (380)
For self is the lord of self, self is the refuge of self; therefore curb thyself as the merchant curbs a good horse.
Stromata (Miscellanies)
Chapter XIV: Degrees of Glory in Heaven. (11)
"I would never part with virtue for unrighteous gain." But plainly, unrighteous gain is pleasure and pain, toil and fear; and, to speak...
Life of Pythagoras
PYTHAGORIC ETHICAL SENTENCES FROM STOBÆUS, Which are omitted in the Opuscula Mythologica, &c. of Gale. (1)
Do not even think of doing what ought not to be done. Choose rather to be strong in soul than in body.
Dhammapada
Chapter XV: Happiness (199)
Let us live happily then, free from greed among the greedy! among men who are greedy let us dwell free from greed!
Dhammapada
Chapter XXV: The Bhikshu (Mendicant) (379)
Rouse thyself by thyself, examine thyself by thyself, thus self-protected and attentive wilt thou live happily, O Bhikshu!
Life of Pythagoras
PYTHAGORIC ETHICAL SENTENCES FROM STOBÆUS, Which are omitted in the Opuscula Mythologica, &c. of Gale. (8)
Remind yourself that all men assert that wisdom is the greatest good, but that there are few who strenuously endeavour to obtain this greatest good....
Sentences of Sextus
Sentences of Sextus (338)
Not only do not hold an opinion which does not benefit the needy, but also do not listen to it.
Sentences of Sextus
Sentences of Sextus (179)
What you do not want to happen to you, do not do it yourself either.
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