Philosophical Sayings

241 sayings found from the Early Modern era

Those who have loved are those that have found God.

— Guru Nanak c. 15th-16th century CE
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False is the body that leads to lust and anger, and false are the clothes that lead to pride.

— Guru Nanak c. 15th-16th century CE
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Recognise the Lord's light within all and do not consider social class or status.

— Guru Nanak c. 15th-16th century CE
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Material wealth is temporary, while love and spiritual devotion are eternal.

— Guru Nanak c. 15th-16th century CE
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Conquer your mind and conquer the world.

— Guru Nanak c. 15th-16th century CE
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With your hands carve out your own destiny.

— Guru Nanak c. 15th-16th century CE
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As reflection is within the mirror, So does your Lord abide within you, Why search for him without?

— Guru Nanak c. 15th-16th century CE
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Do not wish evil for others. Do not speak ill of others. Do not obstruct anyone's activities.

— Guru Nanak c. 15th-16th century CE
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Be the wisdom your support. Be the compassion your guide and listen to the Divine Music that beats in every heart.

— Guru Nanak c. 15th-16th century CE
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God is one, but he has innumerable forms. He is the creator of all and He himself takes the human form.

— Guru Nanak c. 15th-16th century CE
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Like the juggler, deceiving by his tricks, one is deluded by egotism, falsehood and illusion.

— Guru Nanak c. 15th-16th century CE
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That one plant should be sown and another be produced cannot happen; whatever seed is sown, a plant of that kind even comes forth.

— Guru Nanak c. 15th-16th century CE
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I am neither male nor female, nor am I sexless. I am the Peaceful One, whose form is self-effulgent, powerful radiance.

— Guru Nanak c. 15th-16th century CE
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Emotional attachment to Maya is totally painful, this is a bad bargain.

— Guru Nanak c. 15th-16th century CE
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He who regards all men as equals is religious.

— Guru Nanak c. 15th-16th century CE
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Realization of Truth is higher than all else. Higher still is truthful living.

— Guru Nanak c. 15th-16th century CE
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Your Mercy is my social status.

— Guru Nanak c. 15th-16th century CE
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The highest religion is to rise to universal brotherhood; aye, to consider all creatures your equals.

— Guru Nanak c. 15th-16th century CE
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Before becoming a Muslim, a Hindu, a Sikh or a Christian, let's become a Human first.

— Guru Nanak c. 15th-16th century CE
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Dwell in peace in the home of your own being, and the Messenger of Death will not be able to touch you.

— Guru Nanak c. 15th-16th century CE
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