The way is long if one follows precepts, but short... if one follows patterns. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Precepts, conventions - above all traditions - have no value in art. — Eleanora Duse Copy Share Image
Human laws made to direct the will ought to give precepts, and not counsels. — Baron de Montesquieu Copy Share Image
Be brief, that the mind may catch thy precepts, and the more easily retain them. — Horace Copy Share Image
We live in an age that hath more need of good example than precepts. — George Herbert Copy Share Image
“I will meditate on Your precepts and think about Your ways. I will delight in Your statutes; I will not forget Your… — Beth Moore Copy Share Image
In both its precepts and penalty, the law of God in its most exacting requirements was fulfilled by Jesus. And He did… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
The true meaning of the precepts is not just that one should refrain from drinking alcohol, but also from getting drunk on… — Bassui Tokusho Copy Share Image
Precepts are the rules by which we ought to square our lives. When they are contracted into sentences, they strike the affections;… — Seneca the Younger Copy Share Image
Lincoln's leadership is based on a number of precepts, but my favorite one is that he acted in the name, and for… — Steven Spielberg Copy Share Image
It is my belief that no matter how advanced man may become in science, technology, systems, and knowledge, he can never improve… — Myles Munroe Copy Share Image
Every cure of obesity must begin with these three essential precepts:discretion in eating, moderation in sleeping, and exercise. — Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin Copy Share Image
Contradictory precepts that have guided me for as long as I can remember: 1: I will live forever. 2: I will die tomorrow. — Howard Gardner Copy Share Image
“For behold, thus saith the Lord God: I will give unto the children of men line upon line, aprecept upon precept, here… — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Copy Share Image
Precepts are like seeds; they are little things which do much good; if the mind which receives them has a disposition, it… — Seneca the Younger Copy Share Image
Now then, you of noble mind, who love this profession, come at once to art and accept these precepts: enthusiasm , reverence,… — Cennino Cennini Copy Share Image
Whoever you may be, always have God before your eyes; whatever you do, do it according to the testimony of the holy… — Anthony the Great Copy Share Image
President Obama's respect for the Constitution does not extend to freedom of religion - his administration has forced religious businessowners to pay… — Ben Shapiro Copy Share Image
“law of the LORD is perfect, [3] p reviving the soul; q the testimony of the LORD is r sure, s making wise t the simple; 8 u the precepts… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
The precepts of philosophy and of the Hebrew code, laid hold of actions only. (Jesus) pushed his scrutinies into the heart of… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
“the precepts of an absolutely perfect life, since they are the same in each Testament, have pointed out [to us] the same… — The Church Fathers Copy Share Image
“The precepts “Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, bless them that curse you” ... are born from the… — Max Scheler Copy Share Image
“I would like to ofer some exercises that can help us use the Five Precepts to cultivate and strengthen mindfulness. It is… — Jack Kornfield Copy Share Image
“Therefore the Buddha for a temporary purpose made these (uninitiated) observe the Five Precepts similar to the Five Virtues[FN#327] of the outside… — Kaiten Nukariya Copy Share Image
“I want you to start a brand-new section in your notebooks and call it Mr. Browne’s Precepts.” He kept talking as we… — R.J. Palacio Copy Share Image
One thing, however, I must premise, that without the assistance of natural capacity, rules and precepts are of no efficacy. — Quintilian Copy Share Image
There are two sentences inscribed upon the Ancient oracle... "Know thyself" and "Nothing too much"; and upon these all other precepts depend. — Plutarch Copy Share Image
Our society is pluralistic. We who accept the privilege of membership in that society agree to respect the people's right to live… — Lewis B. Smedes Copy Share Image
Place before your eyes two Precepts, and two only. One is, Preach the Gospel; and the other is--Put down enthusiasm!The Church of… — Mary Augusta Ward Copy Share Image
“We would not be ashamed of doing some of the things we do in private, if the number of sane human beings… — Mokokoma Mokhonoana Copy Share Image
He who knoweth the precepts by heart, but faileth to practice them, is like unto one who lighteth a lamp and then… — Ritu Ghatourey Copy Share Image
Affirmative precepts are distinguished from negative whenever one is not comprised in the other; thus, that of honoring parents does not comprise… — Thomas Aquinas Copy Share Image
Practical wisdom is only to be learned in the school of experience. Precepts and instruction are useful so far as they go,… — Samuel Smiles Copy Share Image
“There is no right and wrong, and precepts are for fools. Every thing is just as it is! And we must experience… — Ru Freeman Copy Share Image
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![“the precepts of an absolutely perfect life, since they are the same in each Testament, have pointed out [to us] the same God, who certainly has promulgated particular laws adapted for each; but the more prominent and the greatest [commandments], without which salvation cannot [be attained], He has…” quote by The Church Fathers](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/415/the-church-fathers-1438_commandments_the-precepts-of-an-absolutely-perfect-li_33593.jpg)
![“Therefore the Buddha for a temporary purpose made these (uninitiated) observe the Five Precepts similar to the Five Virtues[FN#327] of the outside doctrine, in order to enable them to escape the three (worst) States[FN#328] of Existence, and to be reborn among men. (He also taught that) those who…” quote by Kaiten Nukariya](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/2bc/kaiten-nukariya-793_buddhism_therefore-the-buddha-for-a-temporary-pur_2274879.jpg)
