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On Rules for Conduct of Life

every night were to be the night of Qadr, the night of Qadr would be without qadr.

If all stones were rubies of Badakhshân, the price of rubies and stones would be the same.

everyone who is handsome in form possesses a good character; the qualities are inside, not upon the skin.

It is possible in one day to know from a man's qualities what degree of science he has reached; be, however, not sure of his mind, nor deceived; a wicked spirit is not detected sometimes for years.

quarrels with great men sheds his own blood.

One who thinks that he is great is truly said to be squinting.

Thou wilt soon see thy forehead broken, if thou buttest it in play against a ram.