100 Quotes About Wise

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The ultimate goal of humanity is knowledge.
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The ultimate goal of humanity is knowledge. Abhijit Naskar
How initially 'to get her in the sack' and subsequently...
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How initially 'to get her in the sack' and subsequently to avoid 'her giving you the sack' are not identical dilemmas faced by the male species, but they sure have a bizarre habit of being bedfellows Alex Morritt
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THREE BASIC TRUTHSThree things have a limited threshold: Time, pain, and death. While truth, love, and knowledge —Are boundless. Three things are needed For humanity to co-exist: Truth, peace and basic needs. Everything else -Is irrelevant. Suzy Kassem
A humble heart, a friendly look, a smile on the...
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A humble heart, a friendly look, a smile on the face is really what you need to break the ice, not a very big axe. Bangambiki Habyarimana
Intelligence is overrated. Wisdom is under applied.
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Intelligence is overrated. Wisdom is under applied. Rasheed Ogunlaru
Intelligence seeks reasons behind things. Wisdom looks for things behind...
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Intelligence seeks reasons behind things. Wisdom looks for things behind reasons. Raheel Farooq
Through every turn in life, through every little twist of...
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Through every turn in life, through every little twist of fate, there is an opportunity to take a step back, find and reinvent yourself, and come back a bigger, stronger, better you. Carlos Salinas
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The difference between those that can and those that can’t is attitude. Carlos Salinas
It becomes a lot easier to understand people when you...
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It becomes a lot easier to understand people when you realize that not everyone wants or is after the same thing. Carlos Salinas
The taller you stand, the more possibilities you see.
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The taller you stand, the more possibilities you see. Carlos Salinas
Wise men don't feel companionless when they are not in...
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Wise men don't feel companionless when they are not in the company of their egos. Delian Zahariev
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When you build a house You nail down memories Paint and stain the fabric of time Unknown
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Arise, my friend — the world is wailing for kindness — it is wailing for compassion — it is wailing for love. Abhijit Naskar
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There is nothing to fear From your reflection Unknown
What is the point of being humans, if our actions...
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What is the point of being humans, if our actions scream with more bestiality than humanity! Abhijit Naskar
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Humanity is not a word my friend. It is a symbol — a symbol of hope — a symbol of wisdom — yet this very symbol has become disgraced by our faults and deluded justification of mistakes. Abhijit Naskar
Let your walk be wisely so that you can inspire...
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Let your walk be wisely so that you can inspire others to walk wisely! Mehmet Murat Ildan
The circumstances surrounding your birth is not as important as...
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The circumstances surrounding your birth is not as important as the opportunity to live life. Lailah Gifty Akita
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The more you learn, the more you want to learn. Lailah Gifty Akita
Wishes are possibilities. Dare to make a wish.
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Wishes are possibilities. Dare to make a wish. Lailah Gifty Akita
Train the ears to hear more, the eyes to see...
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Train the ears to hear more, the eyes to see more, the hands to do more, the feet to accomplish more, the mind to think more, the heart to feel more, and the soul to love more. Matshona Dhliwayo
A rose struggling in a desert is still braver than...
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A rose struggling in a desert is still braver than a flower flourishing in a rain forest. Matshona Dhliwayo
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If size really mattered, a match wouldn’t be able to set a forest on fire. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Anger has great strength, but no brains. Greed has a great appetite, but no heart. Pride has a great spirit, but no soul. Matshona Dhliwayo
The mind dies, but its thoughts live on. The heart...
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The mind dies, but its thoughts live on. The heart perishes, but its experiences live on. The body expires, but its spirit lives on. Matshona Dhliwayo
A rainbow is not afraid of showing its true colors...
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A rainbow is not afraid of showing its true colors because it knows it is beautiful inside out. Matshona Dhliwayo
Because no one is walking in your shoes, only you...
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Because no one is walking in your shoes, only you feel the sores on your feet. Matshona Dhliwayo
It is not the size of a seed, but the...
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It is not the size of a seed, but the size of what rises from it. Matshona Dhliwayo
You are not honored for the fruit you pick, but...
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You are not honored for the fruit you pick, but for the trees you plant. Matshona Dhliwayo
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When you look at a rose try to focus on its beauty, not its thorns. Matshona Dhliwayo
Wisdom is a great prophet, faith is a great warrior,...
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Wisdom is a great prophet, faith is a great warrior, knowledge is a great sage, and virtue is a great priest. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Trees generously share their fruit. Bees generously share their honey. Flowers generously share their perfume. Do likewise. Matshona Dhliwayo
Use fear to become braver, pain to become stronger, trials...
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Use fear to become braver, pain to become stronger, trials to become wiser, and misfortune to become better. Matshona Dhliwayo
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If you rule the air, you are great; the waters, you are extraordinary; the lands, you are remarkable; but if you rule over yourself, you are remarkable. Matshona Dhliwayo
The brave with all of their weaknesses are better than...
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The brave with all of their weaknesses are better than the cowardly with all of their strengths. Matshona Dhliwayo
Planting a flower in the desert takes greater skill than...
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Planting a flower in the desert takes greater skill than growing a garden in a rain forest. Matshona Dhliwayo
Joy gives you strength. Hope gives you fortitude. Faith gives...
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Joy gives you strength. Hope gives you fortitude. Faith gives you courage. Love gives you power. Matshona Dhliwayo
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The mind shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s wisdom; the heart, in proportion to one’s courage; and the soul, in proportion to one’s love. Matshona Dhliwayo
Stars do not hide from darkness. Roses do not hide...
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Stars do not hide from darkness. Roses do not hide from thorns. Diamonds do not hide from pressure. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Wealth won’t make you happy. Power won’t make you remarkable. Fame won’t make you honorable. Education won’t make you wise. Matshona Dhliwayo
In thoughts, be wise. In speech, be cautious. In sentiment,...
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In thoughts, be wise. In speech, be cautious. In sentiment, be positive. In actions, be prudent. Matshona Dhliwayo
The loveliest roses sometimes bear the ugliest thorns.
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The loveliest roses sometimes bear the ugliest thorns. Matshona Dhliwayo
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The poor can dream. The weak can hope. The helpless can strive. The powerless can rise. Matshona Dhliwayo
A single star shines brighter than a thousand moons.
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A single star shines brighter than a thousand moons. Matshona Dhliwayo
A day in a storm strengthens you more than a...
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A day in a storm strengthens you more than a thousand in sunshine. Matshona Dhliwayo
It is in vain to hide a fruitful seed in...
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It is in vain to hide a fruitful seed in fertile soil. Matshona Dhliwayo
Though no one can backtrack and create a brand new...
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Though no one can backtrack and create a brand new start, Everyone is capable of taking their life in a brand new direction. Germany Kent
Happiness is happiness
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Happiness is happiness Lailah Gifty Akita
Hatred doesn’t need company. It stews in its own loneliness...
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Hatred doesn’t need company. It stews in its own loneliness and can grow still. Love needs companions. Love alone is daunted. Love together is unbound and unrestricted. Kyle Schmalenberg
Love is like dried flowers sometimes. Even though you watch...
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Love is like dried flowers sometimes. Even though you watch the petals shrink and change colour, you cannot help treasuring them Munia Khan
Learn more. Love more. Laugh more. Live more.
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Learn more. Love more. Laugh more. Live more. Matshona Dhliwayo
The highest wisdom is to know that you know nothing.
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The highest wisdom is to know that you know nothing. Abhijit Naskar
The acquiring of intelligence doesn't require an institution if you...
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The acquiring of intelligence doesn't require an institution if you got the heart to seek knowledge, and the balls to use it as wisely as those who came before you. James Emlund
It is always, first Self, then everything else.
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It is always, first Self, then everything else. Abhijit Naskar
The world needs the kind of education by means of...
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The world needs the kind of education by means of which character is formed, strength of the mind is increased and the human intellect is expanded beyond its own limits. Abhijit Naskar
Nobody but you have to believe in your dreams to...
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Nobody but you have to believe in your dreams to make them a reality. Germany Kent
A flower’s beauty is birthed in a seed’s ugly struggles.
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A flower’s beauty is birthed in a seed’s ugly struggles. Matshona Dhliwayo
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My Sikh sisters and brothers proclaim with utter glory and faith “Jo Bole So Nihaal, Sat Sri Akaal”, I say ”Jo Anubhava So Nihaal, Sat Sri Akaal”. My translation of the former is “He who utters ‘Great Eternal Truth’ becomes joyous”, while the latter translates to “He who experiences ‘Great Eternal Truth’ becomes joyous”. Abhijit Naskar
Quite surprisingly the majority of religious and spiritual practices actually...
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Quite surprisingly the majority of religious and spiritual practices actually diminishes your brain’s ability to act out of rage and fear. Abhijit Naskar
The human heart is first a human heart, then everything...
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The human heart is first a human heart, then everything else - American, Christian, Asian, Jew, or whatever. Abhijit Naskar
There is only one label worth fighting for, nay, not...
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There is only one label worth fighting for, nay, not fighting for, that is “human”. Abhijit Naskar
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If you build it well, a satisfaction comes An honor to say I built that with fidelity, Purpose, value and integrity Unknown
Stop giving people the power to control your smile, your...
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Stop giving people the power to control your smile, your worth, your attitude and your day. Don’t give anyone that much power over your life. Germany Kent
Denial of the Self accomplishes nothing.
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Denial of the Self accomplishes nothing. Abhijit Naskar
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There has been more bloodshed in the name of God than for any other cause. And it is all because people never attempt to reach the fountain-head. They are content only to comply with the customs of their forefathers, and want others to do the same. Abhijit Naskar
At times, look back towards your ancient days, drink deep...
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At times, look back towards your ancient days, drink deep from the eternal fountain of wisdom long gone, and then look ahead. Abhijit Naskar
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We scientists perceive it as the Truth that will give us absolute understanding of the universe — which is impossible at the moment for a young species like us. On the other hand, the mystics perceive the Ultimate Truth, to be the attainment of Absolute Divinity, which all the religious giants experienced. But this attainment, is nowhere near the actual Ultimate Truth — it is only a subjective experience of the mind, evoked by specific internal and external stimuli. Abhijit Naskar
Capture my heart and my mind. Become my ultimate challenge,...
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Capture my heart and my mind. Become my ultimate challenge, greatest vexation, strongest desire, and most precious blessing. Imania Margria
Even if I don't have wings to fly, I'll close...
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Even if I don't have wings to fly, I'll close my eyes and open my heart; then I'll make love my wings and hope the winds that give me flight. Imania Margria
Anger has strength, hate has might, but love has power.
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Anger has strength, hate has might, but love has power. Matshona Dhliwayo
Love in fools is better than hate in the wise.
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Love in fools is better than hate in the wise. Matshona Dhliwayo
For me I see the world as one big nation,...
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For me I see the world as one big nation, where everyone in it is a citizen, so it is our responsibility to make it better. Nurudeen Ushawu
Anger is loud, rage is deafening, and wrath is thunderous;...
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Anger is loud, rage is deafening, and wrath is thunderous; only love can silence them. Matshona Dhliwayo
Lips may lie, but the heart always tells the truth.
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Lips may lie, but the heart always tells the truth. Matshona Dhliwayo
One who is wise is rich, one who is virtuous...
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One who is wise is rich, one who is virtuous is wealthy, one who is happy is affluent, and one who is loving is prosperous. Matshona Dhliwayo
Knowledge, teach. Wisdom, acquire. Understanding, share. Love, spread.
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Knowledge, teach. Wisdom, acquire. Understanding, share. Love, spread. Matshona Dhliwayo
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To appreciate pleasure, someone had to experience pain; to appreciate joy, some had to experience sorrow; to appreciate love, some had to experience heartache; to appreciate freedom, some had to experience fear. Matshona Dhliwayo
Truth is straight like a line. Virtue is firm like...
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Truth is straight like a line. Virtue is firm like a wall. Wisdom is tall like a mountain. Love is wide like an ocean. Matshona Dhliwayo
Learn, because life is ahead of you. Live, because death...
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Learn, because life is ahead of you. Live, because death is before you. Listen, because wisdom is all around you. Love, because God is inside of you. Matshona Dhliwayo
A heart full of love is worth more than a...
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A heart full of love is worth more than a purse full of coins. Matshona Dhliwayo
Love is your greatest asset, fear is your greatest liability,...
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Love is your greatest asset, fear is your greatest liability, and joy is your greatest reward. Matshona Dhliwayo
If you have no one, you are poor; if you...
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If you have no one, you are poor; if you have an acquaintance, you are fortunate; if you have a friend, you are privileged; if you have a lover, you are rich; if you have a soulmate, you are wealthy. Matshona Dhliwayo
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If you want to be strong, exercise; if you want to be wise, study; if you want to be happy, smile; and if you want to be invincible, love. Matshona Dhliwayo
Only when your love of roses is greater than your...
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Only when your love of roses is greater than your fear of thorns can you grow a beautiful garden. Matshona Dhliwayo
Your knowledge can stir the world, your intellect can move...
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Your knowledge can stir the world, your intellect can move it, your wisdom can shake it, but only your love can truly change it. Matshona Dhliwayo
It is impossible for love to enter your heart without...
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It is impossible for love to enter your heart without leaving footprints on your soul. Matshona Dhliwayo
Knowledge offers you strength. Wisdom promises you influence. Understanding assures...
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Knowledge offers you strength. Wisdom promises you influence. Understanding assures you wealth. Love guarantees you power. Matshona Dhliwayo
Scars mean you fought. Wrinkles mean you lived. Heartache means...
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Scars mean you fought. Wrinkles mean you lived. Heartache means you loved. Matshona Dhliwayo
To achieve peace let go of: guilt, anger, and bitterness....
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To achieve peace let go of: guilt, anger, and bitterness. To achieve happiness embrace: virtue, faith, and love. Matshona Dhliwayo
Wisdom paints a rainbow in your mind, joy paints a...
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Wisdom paints a rainbow in your mind, joy paints a rainbow in your heart, and love paints a rainbow in your soul. Matshona Dhliwayo
Pleasure awakens the body, wisdom awakens the mind, joy awakens...
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Pleasure awakens the body, wisdom awakens the mind, joy awakens the heart, and love awakens the soul. Matshona Dhliwayo
Love lost is better than hate found. True criticism is...
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Love lost is better than hate found. True criticism is better than false praise. Genuine enemies are better than counterfeit friends. Matshona Dhliwayo
The loudest preacher in the world is your conscience, the...
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The loudest preacher in the world is your conscience, the cleverest is wisdom, the rowdiest is passion, the surest is truth, the purest is love, and the highest is God. Matshona Dhliwayo
Pleasure can turn the body into a slave. Desire can...
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Pleasure can turn the body into a slave. Desire can turn the mind into a fool. Passion can turn the heart into a beast. Love can turn the soul into an angel. Matshona Dhliwayo
Plucking a rose only proves you desire it, but nurturing...
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Plucking a rose only proves you desire it, but nurturing it proves you love it. Matshona Dhliwayo
Love rewards you more in a moment than pleasure could...
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Love rewards you more in a moment than pleasure could in a lifetime. Matshona Dhliwayo
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The greatest profit you make in business is not money, but happiness. The greatest riches you give in life are not possessions, but love. The greatest treasures you acquire in life are not jewels, but joy. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Marry the one who laughs when you laugh, and you are clever; marry the one who cries when you cry, and you are intelligent, but marry the one who does both with you, and you are wise. Matshona Dhliwayo
Falling in love with a woman’s body is lust, with...
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Falling in love with a woman’s body is lust, with a woman’s mind is sense, with a woman’s heart is virtue, and with a woman’s soul is wisdom. Matshona Dhliwayo
If you have money, you are affluent; if you have...
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If you have money, you are affluent; if you have joy, you are wealthy; and if you have love, you are rich. Matshona Dhliwayo