"The heartbrokenness of the sinner is better than the forcefulness of the obedient"

-- Abu Madyan

#Wisdom Quotes #Islamic Quotes #Heart Quotes

“I have no doubt that given a real choice, the vast majority of Muslims and Arabs, like everyone else will choose a free society over a fear society.”
“I've worked so hard to eliminate the inner geek from my life. I suddenly realize I have no patience for those people who still have their geeks showing. Now I see why being 'normal' has been so important to me.”
“Happy the days that have been consecrated to the remembrance of God, and blessed the hours which have been spent in praise of Him Who is the All-Wise.”
“I've always had- how shall I say it? -the prize at the end. My whole life shows that.”
“Jazz was formerly a crude term for indulging in an action which in polite society is referred to, if at all, only with such vague Latin terms as intercourse and cohabitation.”
“I felt different born into a family with two sisters who are blonde and blue-eyed, with me being the only brunette.”
“The most significant learning occurs when emotions are integrated with instruction because all body systems are united. The Arts are strongly linked to emotions, enhancing the likelihood that students will remember something.”
“Every civilian's death diminishes us, collectively.”

Source : "David Petraeus: the Danger Room Interview". Interview with Spencer Ackerman, www.wired.com. August 18, 2010.

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