Abd-ar-Rahman III Quotes
I have now reigned above fifty years in victory and peace, beloved by my subjects, dreaded by my enemies, and respected by my allies. Riches and honors, power and pleasure, have waited on my call, nor does any earthly blessing appear to be wanting for my felicity. In this situation, I have diligently numbered the days of pure and genuine happiness which have fallen to my lot: they amount to fourteen. O man, place not thy confidence in this present world!
Abd-ar-Rahman III
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Hannah Simone
A great sense of peace entered my body, and seemingly into every cell.
Harold E. Hughes
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M. H. Abrams
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Benjamin Hammond "Ben" Haggerty
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Fishing ... is a sport invented by insects and you are the bait.
P. J. O'Rourke
There is no such thing as society. There is living tapestry of men and women and people and the beauty of that tapestry and the quality of our lives will depend upon how much each of us is prepared to take responsibility for ourselves and each of us prepared to turn round and help by our own efforts those who are unfortunate.
Margaret Thatcher
All things that speak of heaven speak of peace.
Philip James Bailey
The worst thing in the world is not to be born blind, but to be born with sight, and yet have no vision.
Helen Keller
I have now reigned above fifty years in victory and peace, beloved by my subjects, dreaded by my enemies, and respected by my allies. Riches and honors, power and pleasure, have waited on my call, nor does any earthly blessing appear to be wanting for my felicity. In this situation, I have diligently numbered the days of pure and genuine happiness which have fallen to my lot: they amount to fourteen. O man, place not thy confidence in this present world!
Abd-ar-Rahman III
