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Islamic
An-Nawawi's Forty Hadiths
Hadith Collection (21)
On authority of Sufian bin Abdullah, may Allah be pleased with him said: I said: "O Messenger of Allah, tell me something about Islam which I can ask of no one but you". He said:" Say:'I believe in Allah', and thereafter be upright." related by Muslim.
Sufi
The Man who was Tattooed (1-10)
The Prophet said to 'Ali, "O 'Ali, Thou art the Lion of God, a hero most valiant; Yet confide not in thy lion-like valour, But seek refuge under the...
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Gnostic
Sentences of Sextus (171b)
When you are with believing persons, desire to listen rather than to speak.
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Buddhist
Chapter XIII: The World (167)
Do not follow the evil law! Do not live on in thoughtlessness! Do not follow false doctrine! Be not a friend of the world.
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Hindu
Jnana Yoga (4.34)
Know that (Knowledge) by long prostration, question, and service (to the master). The sages who have realised the truth will instruct you in that...
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Sufi
The Conference of the Birds
Invocation (53)
My friends! We are neighbours of one another: I wish to repeat my discourse to you day and night, so that you should not cease for a moment to long...
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Gnostic
Teachings of Silvanus (7)
My son, accept the education and the teaching. Do not flee from the education and the teaching, but when you are taught, accept (it) with joy. And if...
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Zoroastrian
Yasna 44 — Ushtavaiti Gatha (9)
This I ask Thee, O Ahura! tell me aright, how to myself shall I hallow the Faith of Thy people, which the beneficent kingdom's lord hath taught me,...
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Sufi
The Conference of the Birds
The Query of the Fifteenth Bird (2)
Ahmad Hambal was the Imam of his time, and his merit beyond praise. Once when he wished to rest from his studies and his position he went out to talk...
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Zoroastrian
Yasna 30 — Ahunavaiti Gatha (2)
Hear ye then with your ears; see ye the bright flames with the (eyes of the) Better Mind. It is for a decision as to religions, man and man, each...
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Hindu
Prapathaka VII, Khanda 17 (1)
One who does not understand it, does not declare the True 2. Only he who understands it, declares the True. This understanding, however, we must desir...
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Hindu
Second Vallī (9)
Thou hast obtained it now; thou art truly a man of true resolve. May we have always an inquirer like thee!'...
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Gnostic
Sentences of Sextus (360)
Do not wish to speak with a crowd about God.
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Gnostic
Sentences of Sextus (355)
Speak concerning the word about God as if you were saying it in the presence of God.
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Hindu
Prapathaka VII, Khanda 19 (1)
One who does not believe, does not perceive. Only he who believes, perceives. This belief, however, we must desire to understand.' 'Sir, I desire to u...
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Christian Scripture
The Complete Sayings of Jesus
LXXIX. The Comforter, the Spirit of Truth: "be of Good Cheer, I Have Overcome the World"—"your Sorrow Shall Be Turned to Joy"—christ to Depart This Life (15)
His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb. Now are we sure that thou knowest all things: by this we believe...
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Hindu
Kṣhetra Kṣhetrajña Vibhāga Yoga (13.8)
Humbleness; freedom from hypocrisy; non-violence; forgiveness; simplicity; service of the Guru; cleanliness of body and mind; steadfastness; and...
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Zoroastrian
Yasna 31 — Ahunavaiti Gatha (1)
These doctrines (therefore) we are earnestly declaring to You as we recite them forth from memory, words (till now) unheard (with faith) by those who...
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Sufi
The Mule and the Camel (98-106)
From me proceeds the form, from thee the spirit; Nay, form and spirit both proceed from thee! Thou art as Muhammad in heaven, O brilliant Sun! Be...
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Neoplatonic
SELECT SENTENCES OF SEXTUS THE PYTHAGOREAN. (39)
Speak not of God to every man. It is dangerous, and the danger is not small, to speak of God even things which are true.
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Sufi
The Knowledge of God (19)
Although the Koran says, "Every living creature's support comes from God," it is also written, "Man obtains nothing except by striving." The fact is, ...
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