Hate no one, no matter how much they've wronged you. Live humbly, no matter how wealthy you become. Think positively, no matter how hard life is. Give much, even if you've been given little. Keep in touch with the ones who have forgotten you, and forgive who has wronged you, and do not stop praying for the best for those you love.

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Ali ibn Abi Talib

The days of life pass away like clouds, so do good while you are alive.

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Ali ibn Abi Talib

The more brilliant the lightning, the quicker it disappears.

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Avicenna

Width of life is more important than length of life.

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Avicenna

Success is nearest to those whose efforts are intense and sincere.

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Patanjali

The longest journey begins with a single step.

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Patanjali

There is always a light within us that is free from all sorrow and grief, no matter how much we may be experiencing suffering.

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Patanjali

When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bonds.

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Patanjali

Yoga takes you into the present moment, the only place where life exists.

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Patanjali

It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.

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Aristotle

Real things in the darkness seem no realer than dreams

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Murasaki Shikibu

Do not, under any circumstances, depend on a partial feeling.

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Miyamoto Musashi

If you wish to control others you must first control yourself

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Miyamoto Mushashi

Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world.

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Miyamoto Musashi

You can only fight the way you practice

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Miyamoto Musashi

You must understand that there is more than one path to the top of the mountain

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Miyamoto Musashi

"To know yourself is to forget yourself."

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Kūkai

You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realise this, and you will find strength.

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Marcus Aurelius

When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.

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Laozi

To find yourself, think for yourself.

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Socrates