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Sentences of Sextus
Sentences of Sextus (389b)
Promise everything rather than to say "I am wise".
Stromata (Miscellanies)
Chapter XVII: Passages From Clement's Epistle to the Corinthians on Martyrdom. (10)
Let the wise man, then, show his wisdom not in words only, but in good deeds.
Book of Jubilees
Chapter XXXI (29)
Mayest thou prosper and fulfil the vow which thou hast vowed; and put not off thy vow; for thou wilt be called to account as touching the vow; now...
Life of Pythagoras
SELECT SENTENCES OF SEXTUS THE PYTHAGOREAN. (25)
Nothing is so peculiar to wisdom as truth. When you preside over men, remember that divinity also presides over you.
The Kybalion
Chapter VI: The Divine Paradox (17)
Read the message of The Kybalion--and follow the example of "the wise"--avoiding the mistake of "the half-wise" who perish by reason of their folly.
The Complete Sayings of Jesus
LXXI. The Temple Doomed—nation to Rise Against Nation—"i Will Give You Wisdom"—"in Your Patience Possess Ye Your Souls"—the Son of Man Coming with Power (18)
But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.
The Complete Sayings of Jesus
XLVI. A Woman's Accusers Shamed—christ Confutes the Jews—"i Am the Light of the World"—"the Truth Shall Make You Free"—"i Seek Not Mine Own Glory"—"before Abraham Was, I Am"—he Eludes the Mob (24)
Even the same that I said unto you from the beginning.
Life of Pythagoras
SELECT SENTENCES OF SEXTUS THE PYTHAGOREAN. (24)
The wise man is always similar to himself. The knowledge and imitation of divinity, are alone sufficient to beatitude. Use lying as poison.
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...
Dhammapada
Chapter XVII: Anger (224)
Speak the truth, do not yield to anger; give, if thou art asked for little; by these three steps thou wilt go near the gods.
The Complete Sayings of Jesus
XCI. After the Resurrection (continued): Christ in Person: His Last Talk with the Eleven—"go Ye and Preach the Gospel to Every Creature"—the Ascension (12)
And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.
An-Nawawi's Forty Hadiths
Hadith Collection (33)
On the authority of Ibn Abbas that the Messenger of Allah said: "Were people to be given in accordance with their claim, men would claim the fortunes...
Teachings of Silvanus
Teachings of Silvanus (30)
Do not mention everything in the presence of those whom you do not know.
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...
Book of Enoch
Chapter LXIX (19)
And through that oath are the depths made fast, And abide and stir not from their place from eternity to eternity.
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."
The Complete Sayings of Jesus
XXXII. Home Again: a Prophet Without Honor—mission of the Twelve: Instructions, Admonitions, Sparrows, Hairs Numbered—they Set Out (15)
For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.
Stromata (Miscellanies)
Chapter IV: Divine Things Wrapped Up in Figures Both in the Sacred and in Heathen Writers. (7)
Expressly then respecting all our Scripture, as if spoken in a parable, it is written in the Psalms, "Hear, O My people, My law: incline your ear to...
Chapter 22: Of the Birth or Geniture of the Stars, and Creation of the Fourth Day. (3)
For my part, I will obediently perform the command of the spirit, only, have thou a care, and suffer not thyself to be shut out by an open door; for h...
Apocryphon of James
Be Eager for the Word (1)
Then I asked him, "Master, can we prophesy to those who ask us to prophesy to them? There are many who bring a request to us and look to us to hear...
Book of Enoch
Chapter VI (4)
And they all answered him and said: 'Let us all swear an oath, and all bind ourselves by mutual imprecations not to abandon this plan but to do this t...
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