Philosophical Sayings
422 sayings found from the Ancient era
You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land.
Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord.
Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy, as the Lord your God has commanded you.
You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.
You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below.
Study the past if you would define the future.
Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.
To be wronged is nothing, unless you continue to remember it.
The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life.
Respect yourself and others will respect you.
When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points.
Attack the evil that is within yourself, rather than attacking the evil that is in others.
Silence is a true friend who never betrays.
You cannot open a book without learning something.
By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.
It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.
Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.
Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.
He who knows all the answers has not been asked all the questions.
The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.