Faith & Spirituality Sayings

133 sayings found from the Medieval era from 19 authors

The true meaning of freedom is the freedom of the soul from the bondage of the body.

— Maimonides c. 1187
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The existence of God is a matter of demonstration, not of faith.

— Maimonides c. 1190
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The human mind is a mirror that reflects the divine light.

— Maimonides c. 1190
Biblical

The knowledge of God is the ultimate goal of human existence.

— Maimonides c. 1190
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The human soul is a divine spark, and it is capable of uniting with God.

— Maimonides c. 1190
Biblical

The world was created for the sake of man, and man was created for the sake of God.

— Maimonides c. 1190
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The true meaning of worship is to meditate on the works of God.

— Maimonides c. 1190
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The human soul is a simple substance, and it is not composed of parts.

— Maimonides c. 1170-1180
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The human body is a tool for the soul, and it should be kept in good condition.

— Maimonides c. 1170-1180
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The human mind is capable of understanding the divine attributes.

— Maimonides c. 1190
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The true perfection of man consists in his knowledge of God and his love for Him.

— Maimonides c. 1190
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The human soul is the most precious thing in the world.

— Maimonides c. 1170-1180
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They worship idols, and they are very cruel, for they eat human flesh.

— Marco Polo c. 1300
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Though the body moves, the soul may stay behind.

— Murasaki Shikibu c. 1000-1012 CE
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The Fire that on my bosom burns, Is not the Fire of Hell; But the Fire of Love, that turns My Soul into a Bell.

— Omar Khayyam c. 11th-12th century
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Drink wine. This is life eternal. This is all that youth will give you. It is the season for wine, roses, and drunken friends.

— Omar Khayyam 11th century
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I sent my soul through the invisible, some letter of that after-life to spell.

— Omar Khayyam 11th century
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I sent my Soul through the Invisible, Some letter of that After-life to spell: And by and by my Soul return'd to me, And evermore my Soul said, 'I myself am Heav'n and Hell.'

— Omar Khayyam c. 11th-12th century
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For in the Market-place, one Dusk of Day, I watched the Potter thumping his wet Clay: And with its all obliterated Tongue It murmur'd—'Gently, Brother, gently, pray!'

— Omar Khayyam c. 11th-12th century
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Why, if the Soul can fling the Dust aside, And naked on the Air of Heaven ride, Were't not a Shame—were't not a Shame for him In this clay carcase crippled to abide?

— Omar Khayyam c. 11th-12th century
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