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Disobedience Quote by Saadi

“Obedience insures greatness, whilst disobedience leads to a repulse. Whosoever…” quote by Saadi — Download Open image

“Obedience insures greatness, whilst disobedience leads to a repulse. Whosoever possesseth the qualities of righteousness placeth his head on the threshold of obedience.”

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