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Deeds Quote by Confucius

“I used to take on trust a man's deeds after having listened to his words. Now having listened to a man's words I go on to observe his deeds.” quote by Confucius — Download Open image

“I used to take on trust a man's deeds after having listened to his words. Now having listened to a man's words I go on to observe his deeds.”

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When Allah puts barakah (His blessings) in something, it will come beyond your expectations- never underestimate the power of one good deed.

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Time often serves to justify a deed which seems at first unjustifiable.

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Somehow, what's in our hearts, good or bad is eventually translated into words and deeds.

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Honest people don't hide their deeds.

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How oft the sight of means to do ill deeds makes ill deeds done!

William Shakespeare

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Francois Rabelais

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Alas, you don't need monsters for monstrous deeds to be accomplished.

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