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away and become a mere tale and are thereafter cast into oblivion. And I say this of
those who were well-known to the world. As for the rest, as soon as they have breathed
their last breath, they are gone and no man speaks to them.
The frailest of ties is the one based on deceit and pride, it is like writing on water or
choosing to go away against the tide: "The likeness of those who have taken protectors,
other than Allah, is as the likeness of the spider that takes to itself a house; surely the
spider's house is the weakest house if they but knew." Koran, Chapter 28 verse 41.
Let there be movement and action terminating in social justice. As means of living in
conformity to nature, we must develop wisdom or the knowledge of good and evil which
is one of the chief virtues; each one having its proper sphere. He indeed is the wisest
who hates the things which constitute the worldly life, and he loves the things which
contribute to his life in the Hereafter where he is going to remain for ever and so
receives composure of mind and satisfaction. If all the kings of the world wanted to
serve him, he would decline to accept their offer. Those who accept kings in their
service are still the servants of their desires and their happiness and sorrow depend
upon others.
those who were well-known to the world. As for the rest, as soon as they have breathed
their last breath, they are gone and no man speaks to them.
The frailest of ties is the one based on deceit and pride, it is like writing on water or
choosing to go away against the tide: "The likeness of those who have taken protectors,
other than Allah, is as the likeness of the spider that takes to itself a house; surely the
spider's house is the weakest house if they but knew." Koran, Chapter 28 verse 41.
Let there be movement and action terminating in social justice. As means of living in
conformity to nature, we must develop wisdom or the knowledge of good and evil which
is one of the chief virtues; each one having its proper sphere. He indeed is the wisest
who hates the things which constitute the worldly life, and he loves the things which
contribute to his life in the Hereafter where he is going to remain for ever and so
receives composure of mind and satisfaction. If all the kings of the world wanted to
serve him, he would decline to accept their offer. Those who accept kings in their
service are still the servants of their desires and their happiness and sorrow depend
upon others.