"When there is war, the poet lays down the lyre, the lawyer his law reports, the schoolboy his books."

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"It is by a mathematical point only that we are wise, as the sailor or fugitive slave keeps the polestar in his eye; but that is sufficient guidance for all our life. We may not arrive at our port within a calculable period, but we would preserve the true course."

Henry David Thoreau, American Author

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"A sage's mind is greater than a warrior's sword."

Matshona Dhliwayo, Zimbabwean Philosopher

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"It's ridiculous to repeat costly mistakes because you believe there is always a next chance. Mistakes may flow, but you have all it takes to close the canals they used!"

Israelmore Ayivor, Ghanaian Author

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"The Holy Bible is the greatest book."

Lailah Gifty Akita, Ghanaian Author

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"Secrets, Kohler finally said, "are a luxury we can no longer afford."

Dan Brown, American Author

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"When you live by understanding, you will escape destructions."

Sunday Adelaja, Nigerian Author

Wisdom, Understanding, Resilience, Faith

"It doesn't work, she continues, unclasping her hands, smoothing her skirt. "What you're feeling right now doesn't work. You can't wander around and think the wandering will call them back. Believe me. I know you don't want to hear the long view, but let me tell you. You are so young. I know it's none of my business. But still."

David Levithan, American Author

Wisdom, Feeling, Youth, Advice, Hope

"When you abbreviate your learning, you abbreviate your growth. Expand your knowledge and you keep growing taller and fatter than your limitations."

Israelmore Ayivor, Ghanaian Author

Wisdom, Learning, Growth, Limitations, Knowledge

"Mind knows the questions, soul knows the answers."

Amit Ray, Indian Author

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"Stupidity of proving yourself when not required is itself a proof of stupidity."

Vikrmn, Indian Author

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"Morality is contraband in war."

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"I have also seen children successfully surmounting the effects of an evil inheritance. That is due to purity being an inherent attribute of the soul."

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"Violent men have not been known in history to die to a man. They die up to a point."

History

"When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always."

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"It is by a mathematical point only that we are wise, as the sailor or fugitive slave keeps the polestar in his eye; but that is sufficient guidance for all our life. We may not arrive at our port within a calculable period, but we would preserve the true course."

"A sage's mind is greater than a warrior's sword."

"It's ridiculous to repeat costly mistakes because you believe there is always a next chance. Mistakes may flow, but you have all it takes to close the canals they used!"

"The Holy Bible is the greatest book."

"Secrets, Kohler finally said, "are a luxury we can no longer afford."

"When you live by understanding, you will escape destructions."

"When you abbreviate your learning, you abbreviate your growth. Expand your knowledge and you keep growing taller and fatter than your limitations."

"Mind knows the questions, soul knows the answers."

"Stupidity of proving yourself when not required is itself a proof of stupidity."

Explore more quotes by Mahatma Gandhi

"Morality is contraband in war."

"I have also seen children successfully surmounting the effects of an evil inheritance. That is due to purity being an inherent attribute of the soul."

"Violent men have not been known in history to die to a man. They die up to a point."

"Man should forget his anger before he lies down to sleep."

"Truth stands, even if there be no public support. It is self-sustained."

"We win justice quickest by rendering justice to the other party."

"Be the change that you want to see in the world."

"I believe that a man is the strongest soldier for daring to die unarmed."

"The real ornament of woman is her character, her purity."

"When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always."