15 Quotes & Sayings By Ahmad Fuadi

Ahmad Fuadi (born 1973, Jakarta, Indonesia) is an Indonesian poet. He was born in Jakarta, Indonesia. Ahmad Fuadi attended the University of Indonesia majoring in English Literature and later studied Creative Writing at the School of Creative Writing at Warwick University in England, where he is now a senior lecturer. Ahmad Fuadi's poetry has been published in a number of journals and anthologies in Indonesia, Australia and the United Kingdom Read more

His poetry collection Paper Folding was shortlisted for the 2009 Forward Prize for Best Collection. Ahmad Fuadi's poems have been translated into Chinese, English, German, French and Italian. His poems have been anthologised in the book The Crown of Fireflies: New Asian Poetry from the Pacific Rim (2008).

In 2011 his verse novel The Cold Hand of Eternity was published by Zero Books

Uthlubul ilma walau bisshin, ” meaning, “Seek knowledge, even if...
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Uthlubul ilma walau bisshin, ” meaning, “Seek knowledge, even if it’s as far as China.” -17 Ahmad Fuadi
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How lucky are you as seekers of knowledge because God will ease your way into heaven, angels will spread their wings for you, even the inhabitants of the heart and sky, down to the whales beneath the sea, will ask mercy for those who have knowledege...” -48 Ahmad Fuadi
Knowledge is like nur, a ray of light. And light...
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Knowledge is like nur, a ray of light. And light cannot come and be in a dark place. Because of that, clean your hearts and your minds, so that light can come, touch, and brighten your soul, ” -178 Ahmad Fuadi
Uthlubul ilma minal mahdi ila lahdi. Seek knowledge from the...
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Uthlubul ilma minal mahdi ila lahdi. Seek knowledge from the cradle to the grave. -178 Ahmad Fuadi
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.., there are two things most important in preparing yourself for success. One is going the extra miles. Never settle for average. If other people study for one hour, study for five. If other run two kilometers, run three. If people give up in 10 seconds, don’t give up until 20. Always try to be more than ordinary..”. . “Another recipe is to never let yourself be influenced by elements outside of yourself. By anyone, anything, or any atmosphere. Meaning, don’t be sad, angry, or disappointed because of external factors. You are the ones with power over yourselves, do don’t give that power to others. Someone may hold a gun, but you have a choice, to feel fear or stand tall. You have choice, most deeply inside, and it has nothing to do with outside influence.” -101. Ahmad Fuadi
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So choose your mood, in even the most messed-up situation. Because you are the masters and rulers of your own hearts. And the heart that always can be controlled by its owner is the heart of successful person, ” -101 Ahmad Fuadi
When you see disavowal, change it with your hands, if...
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When you see disavowal, change it with your hands, if you can’t, change it with your words, and if you can’t as well, change it with your heart.” -131 Ahmad Fuadi
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Don’t hope the world will change, but we have to be change...., Allah said He will not change people’s fate, until the people themselves make the change. If you want something and want to be something, don’t just dream and pray, but make it, change it, do it here. And now! ” -148 Ahmad Fuadi
The Prophet Muhammad said: Innallaha jamiil wahuwa yuhibbul jamal. Verily...
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The Prophet Muhammad said: Innallaha jamiil wahuwa yuhibbul jamal. Verily God is beautiful and loves beauty. -33 Ahmad Fuadi
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History is not nostalgic art, but history is ibrah, lessons, that we can pull to the present, to prepare for a better future, ” -105 Ahmad Fuadi
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Clever and civilized men will not stay home Leave your homeland and explore foreign fields Go out! You shall find replacement for those you have left Give your all, the sweetness of life will be tasted after the struggle I have seen that standing water stagnates If it flows, it is pure, if it does not, it will become murky If the lion doesn’t leave his den, he will not eat If the arrow does not leave the bow, it will not strike If the sun stands still in its orbit Man will tire of it Gold dust merely soil before excavated Aloewood is just ordinary wood if in the forest Travel by Imam Syafii . Ahmad Fuadi
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Man thalabal ‘ula sahiral layali.” He who wants glory will work late into the night. -184 Ahmad Fuadi
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Set your strong intention, work hard, and pray, slowly but surely, what you strive for will come to be. This is God’s law.” -127 Ahmad Fuadi
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Stress is just for those who have not yet tried and trusted in God. -178 Ahmad Fuadi