Hypocrisy is wretched because the hypocrite says with his tongue what is not in his heart. He wrongs his tongue and oppresses his heart. But if the heart is sound, the condition of the tongue follows suit. We are commanded to be upright in speech, which is a gauge of the heart's state.

People of the world will reject your reminders, because it reminds them that this world is temporary.

The fear tactic is a tactic that's used by people who want to maintain control, and it's very effective.

I know that people can live celibate lives, I did it myself for many years.

Desire is an attempt to feel the void.

My experience on this planet is that if you treat people with respect, they tend to treat you with respect.

When paying charity, one should smile and be humble, allowing the hand of the indigent to be above the giver's hand.