Act Quotes

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Forgiveness is almost a selfish act because of its immense benefits to the one who forgives. — Lawana Blackwell
A wise man, recognizing that the world is but an illusion, does not act as if it is real, so he escapes the suffering. — Gautama Buddha
All that we are is the result of what we have thought. If people speak or act with evil thoughts, pain follows them. If people… — Gautama Buddha
A good deed done to an animal is as meritorious as a good deed done to a human being, while an act of cruelty to… — Muhammad
Without forgiveness, there can be no real freedom to act within a group. — Max De Pree
However many holy words you read, However many you speak, What good will they do you If you do not act on upon them? — Gautama Buddha
Give him a crowd, a gallery worthy of his best effort, and the old warrior will put on his show... He isn't what he use… — John J. Kiernan
Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws. — Plato
Just as the bee takes the nectar and leaves without damaging the color or scent of the flowers, so should the sage act in a… — Gautama Buddha
One act of pure love in saving life is greater than spending the whole of one's time in religious offerings to the gods . .… — Gautama Buddha
Like a fine flower, beautiful to look at but without scent, fine words are fruitless in a man who does not act in accordance with… — Gautama Buddha
We are formed and molded by our thoughts. Those whose minds are shaped by selfless thoughts give joy when they speak or act. — Gautama Buddha
In the world of knowledge, the essential Form of Good is the limit of our inquiries, and can barely be perceived; but, when perceived, we… — Plato
Whenever a person strives, by the help of dialectic, to start in pursuit of every reality by a simple process of reason, independent of all… — Plato
Live every act fully, as if it were your last. — Gautama Buddha
The amount of good luck coming your way depends on your willingness to act. — Barbara Sher
Everything is based on mind, is led by mind, is fashioned by mind. If you speak and act with a polluted mind, suffering will follow… — Gautama Buddha
Teaching is a strategic act of engagement. — James A Bellanca
Whenever you can, act as a liberator. Freedom, dignity, wealth - these three together constitute the greatest happiness of humanity. If you bequeath all three… — Cyrus the Great
Doing your own thing is a generous act. Being gifted creates obligations, which means you owe the world your best effort at the work you… — Barbara Sher

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