Umera Ahmed Quotes

Some are born virtuous, some become virtuous. To be good by nature is indeed fortunate but to become good is like walking on a double-edged sword; it takes a longer time and is more painful.

Umera Ahmed

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• Nature
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• Some are born virtuous, some become virtuous. To be good by nature is indeed fortunate but to become good is like walking on a double-edged sword; it takes a longer time and is more painful.

  

  Umera Ahmed
  • Time
  • Good
  • Nature