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Sentences of Sextus
Sentences of Sextus (329)
Do not say with your mind that these things which were asked, (and) you gave immediately, are more valuable than the receiver.
The Complete Sayings of Jesus
XX. The Twelve by Name—the Sermon in the Plain: Benisons and Admonitions, Precepts, the Golden Rule Again), Judge Not, Give (16)
Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.
Dhammapada
Chapter XXV: The Bhikshu (Mendicant) (365)
Let him not despise what he has received, nor ever envy others: a mendicant who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.
The Complete Sayings of Jesus
LI. Sermon to the Innumerable Multitude: Precepts, Parables: the Sparrows, the Self-Centered Rich Man, the Ravens, the Lilies—"the Hairs of Your Head Are Numbered"—"let Your Lights Be Burning" (10)
Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
Stromata (Miscellanies)
Chapter XVII: Passages From Clement's Epistle to the Corinthians on Martyrdom. (11)
Let the humble not testify to himself, but allow testimony to be borne to him by another. Let not him who is pure in the flesh boast, knowing that it...
The Complete Sayings of Jesus
LXXVI. Christ Institutes His Holy Supper—judas the Betrayer—peter's Three Denials Predicted—"yet a Little While I Am with You: Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled"—many Mansions (8)
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
Treatise on the Resurrection
Good-Bye (1)
These words I have received from the generosity of my lord, Jesus the Christ. I have taught you and your brothers and sisters, who are my children,...
The Complete Sayings of Jesus
XIV. The Sermon on the Mount: the Beatitudes, Admonitions, Precepts (17)
Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath aught against thee; leave there thy gift before the altar, ...
The Tibetan Book of the Dead
Book II: The All-Determining Influence of Thought (26.9)
Thus thinking, put thy trust in them and exercise sincere love towards them. Then whatever is done for thee [by those] left behind will truly tend to...
Teachings of Silvanus
Teachings of Silvanus (47)
Now the fundamental choice, which is humility of heart, is the gift of Christ. A contrite heart is the acceptable sacrifice. If you humble yourself, y...
Teachings of Silvanus
Teachings of Silvanus (30)
Do not mention everything in the presence of those whom you do not know.
Vimalakirti Nirdesa Sutra
Chapter 7: Looking at Living Beings (11)
Manjusri asked “What should he relinquish (upeksa)?” Vimalakirti replied: “In his work of salvation, he should expect nothing (i.e. no gratitude or...
Stromata (Miscellanies)
Chapter IX: Reasons for Veiling the Truth in Symbols. (6)
"To win the flowers of fair renown from men, Be not induced to speak aught more than right."
Teachings of Silvanus
Teachings of Silvanus (87)
Do not wish to acquire honors which are insecure, nor the boastfulness which brings you to ruin.
Stromata (Miscellanies)
Chapter XII: The True Gnostic Is Beneficent, Continent, and Despises Worldly Things. (18)
And it is granted to those who are capable of doing others good. Whence the gift is not made for the sake of him that asked it; but the divine dispens...
Stromata (Miscellanies)
Chapter X: Steps to Perfection. (5)
For it is said, "To him that hath shall be given:" to faith, knowledge; and to knowledge, love; and to love, the inheritance.
Life of Pythagoras
SELECT SENTENCES OF SEXTUS THE PYTHAGOREAN. (21)
Esteem nothing to be precious, which a bad man may take from you. He is dear to divinity, who considers those things alone to be precious, which are...
Life of Pythagoras
SELECT SENTENCES OF SEXTUS THE PYTHAGOREAN. (18)
Wish that those things which labor ought to precede, may be possessed by you after labor. Be not anxious to please the multitude.
Secret Teachings of All Ages
The Life and Philosophy of Pythagoras (20)
All men know what they want, but few know what they need. Pythagoras warned his disciples that when they prayed they should not pray for themselves;...
Yasna (Gathas)
Yasna 44 — Ushtavaiti Gatha (19)
This I ask Thee, O Ahura! tell me aright; (in the case of the recreant, of him) who does not give this (honoured) gift to him who hath earned it;...
Three Steles of Seth
The Second Stele of Seth (17)
You have given these strength, hidden in the heart, and you came forth to them and from them.
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