"If you are well-mannered towards those whose views are similar to yours, you may be said to exhibit a fairly good character. But, if you behave properly wit those holding divergent views from you or who criticize you, then you deserve to be credited with having an excellent character. (p. 99)"

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Source : Maulana Wahiduddin Khan (2014). “Spirit of Islam”, p.7, Goodword Books

Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

#Character Quotes #Views Quotes #May Quotes

“When "I" and "You" are absent, I've no idea if this is a mosque, synagogue, church or temple”
“The moon in all her immaculate purity hung in the sky, laughing at this world of dust. She congratulated me for my carefully considered maneuvers and invited me to share in her eternal solitude.”
“The sports arena Julie calls home is unaccountably large, perhaps one of those dual-event 'super venues' built for an era when the greatest quandary facing the world was where to put all the parties.”
“Some persons have ventured to say that it is only since Englishmen ceased to believe in the Bible that they began to discover how beautiful it was.”
“Living longer is about loving longer, learning longer, teaching longer, connecting longer, if we figure out the supports and infrastructure to make all of that possible — and it is completely within reach.”
“Love is the greatest of dreams, yet the worst of nightmares.”
“But I always loved songs with great lyrics.”
“Let your critics make you humble, and your enemies make you wise. Learn from every stumble but let nothing keep you down, for you were born to rise!”

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