"If... says: 'Do not be greedy, be generous', you may inwardly interpret this in such a manner that you will develop a greed for generosity."

Behavior, Generosity, Greed, Perception

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"If... says: 'Do not be greedy, be generous', you may inwardly interpret this in such a manner that you will develop a greed for generosity."

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"It is astounding what power being kind, mannered, polite and considerate has in transforming your life."

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"The laziness of adolescence is a rehearsal for the incapacity of old age."

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"Materialism, attachment to things of the world, includes pride. Many religious people suffer from pride: taking pleasure or even delight in being good, or religious."

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"Even if false gold makes a man happy:At the mint it will be identified."

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"If you really want to learn, do not be surprised if someone tries to teach you. And do not lightly reject the method."

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"Prescribing hard work for the soft, or easy work for the hardy, is generally nonsense. What is always needed in any aim is right effort, right time, right people, right materials."

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"Enlightenment must come little by little - otherwise it would overwhelm."

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"It is astounding what power being kind, mannered, polite and considerate has in transforming your life."

"Being crazy lets me do some pretty insane things."

"The laziness of adolescence is a rehearsal for the incapacity of old age."

"Like the rudder or anchor on a ship, your habits can guide you in the direction of your dreams or hold you back and keep you from achieving them."

"In his mind he saw them standing with the tips of their organs pressed together ejaculating into each other's penis."

"Darkness dwells within even the best of us. In the worst of us, darkness not only dwells but reins."

"People get absorbed in chitchats with whomever they meet. They simply have to meet someone. Infinite energies are wasted in such chitchatting."

"A person's true character lies somewhere until after you might have pressed the wrong button without knowing, then you'll realize that there are dogs in human form."

"You have to first position yourself with the right level of mannerism, before others could see a reason to respect you."

"People have a natural tendency to anthropomorphize their pets, to ascribe human perceptions and intentions to the animal where none exist."

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"Correct teaching brings out human excellence."

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"You are still adrift while you still think that a means is an end."

"Materialism, attachment to things of the world, includes pride. Many religious people suffer from pride: taking pleasure or even delight in being good, or religious."

"Even if false gold makes a man happy:At the mint it will be identified."

"If you really want to learn, do not be surprised if someone tries to teach you. And do not lightly reject the method."

"Prescribing hard work for the soft, or easy work for the hardy, is generally nonsense. What is always needed in any aim is right effort, right time, right people, right materials."

"Enlightenment must come little by little - otherwise it would overwhelm."

"The colour of the water seems to be the colour of the glass into which it has been poured."

"The sufis believe that they can experience something more complete."