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The Ten Commandments9 quotes
Honor thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee. — God · 1405 BCThou shalt not steal. — God · 1405 BCThou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me; And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments. — God · 1405 BCThou shalt not covet thy neighbor's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbor's. — God · 1405 BCThou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain. — God · 1405 BCThou shalt not commit adultery. — God · 1405 BCAll 9 quotes →Loving others7 quotes
This is what you shall do: Love the earth and sun and the animals, despise riches, give alms to every one that asks, stand up for the stupid and crazy, devote your income and labor to others, hate tyrants, argue not concerning God. — Walt Whitman · 1855By love serve one another. — Apostle Paul · 50No one is to seek his own advantage, but rather that of his neighbor. — Apostle Paul · 55Beloved, let us love one another. — 1st John 4:7 · 95This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. — Jesus · 90A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another. — Jesus · 90All 7 quotes →Sermon on the Mount7 quotes
So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. — Jesus · 60Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you. — Jesus · 60You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye. — Jesus · 60Resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. — Jesus · 60Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. — Jesus · 60Judge not, that ye be not judged. — Jesus · 60All 7 quotes →Love6 quotes
Love her, love her, love her! If she favours you, love her. If she wounds you, love her. If she tears your heart to pieces,—and as it gets older and stronger it will tear deeper,—love her, love her, love her! — Charles Dickens · 1861Beloved, let us love one another. — 1st John 4:7 · 95This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. — Jesus · 90A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another. — Jesus · 90Or love me less, or love me more
And play not with my liberty;
Either take all, or all restore,
Bind me at least, or set me free. — Sidney Godolphin · 1643Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. — God · 1405 BCMarriage4 quotes
Thou shalt not commit adultery. — God · 1405 BCHusbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it. — Ephesians 5:25 · 62Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. — Colossians 3:18-19 · 62Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. — Ephesians 5:22-23 · 62Parents and children4 quotes
Honor thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee. — God · 1405 BCAnd he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of. — Genesis 22:2 · 1405 BCChildren, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. — Colossians 3:20 · 62And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. — Ephesians 6:4 · 62Charity3 quotes
This is what you shall do: Love the earth and sun and the animals, despise riches, give alms to every one that asks, stand up for the stupid and crazy, devote your income and labor to others, hate tyrants, argue not concerning God. — Walt Whitman · 1855You must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." — Apostle Paul · 62Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. — Ecclesiastes 11:1 · 931 BCJudging others3 quotes
You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye. — Jesus · 60Judge not, that ye be not judged. — Jesus · 60Judge not according to the appearance. — Jesus · 90Prayer3 quotes
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. — Apostle Paul · 62Perform the prayer
at the sinking of the sun to the darkening of the night
and the recital of dawn. — Muhammad · 632Pray without ceasing. — Apostle Paul · 51Sin3 quotes
Leave all things behind, and come unto me for thy salvation. I will make thee free from this bondage of sins. Fear no more. — Bhagavad Gita · 200 BCRepent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand! — John the Baptist · 60Neither do I condemn thee: go and sin no more. — Jesus · 90Death2 quotes
Shut the fuck up and let me die in peace. — Mike Ehrmantraut · 2012Prepare to meet thy God. — Amos 4:12 · 750 BCEnemies2 quotes
Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you. — Jesus · 60Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you. — Jesus · 61Freedom2 quotes
Leave all things behind, and come unto me for thy salvation. I will make thee free from this bondage of sins. Fear no more. — Bhagavad Gita · 200 BCLet my people go. — God · 1405 BCGender roles2 quotes
Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. — Colossians 3:18-19 · 62Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. — Ephesians 5:22-23 · 62Generosity2 quotes
You must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." — Apostle Paul · 62Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. — Ecclesiastes 11:1 · 931 BCGod's protection2 quotes
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. — God · 1385 BCPut on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. — Ephesians 6:11 · 62Golden rule2 quotes
So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. — Jesus · 60What is hateful to you do not to your neighbor: that is the whole Torah. The rest is commentary. — Hillel the Elder · 10Gratitude2 quotes
O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever. — David · 430 BCIn every thing give thanks. — Apostle Paul · 51Idolatry2 quotes
Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me; And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments. — God · 1405 BCThou shalt have no other gods before me. — God · 1405 BCInfidelity2 quotes
Thou shalt not commit adultery. — God · 1405 BCBut I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell. And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell. — Jesus · 60Loving one's enemies2 quotes
Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you. — Jesus · 60Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you. — Jesus · 61Lust2 quotes
Abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul. — 1st Peter 2:11 · 65But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell. And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell. — Jesus · 60Lying2 quotes
Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor. — God · 1405 BCIf not becoming, don’t do it. If not true, don’t say it. Let these be your fixed principles. — Marcus Aurelius · 180Men and women2 quotes
Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. — Colossians 3:18-19 · 62Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. — Ephesians 5:22-23 · 62Politics2 quotes
Always vote. — Walt Whitman · 1871Refuse to be an accomplice. — Simone Weil · 1933Reciprocity2 quotes
So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. — Jesus · 60What is hateful to you do not to your neighbor: that is the whole Torah. The rest is commentary. — Hillel the Elder · 10The devil2 quotes
Get thee behind me, Satan. — Jesus · 60Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. — Ephesians 6:11 · 62The future2 quotes
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. — Jesus · 60Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring. — Proverbs 27:1 · 686 BCTomorrow2 quotes
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. — Jesus · 60Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring. — Proverbs 27:1 · 686 BCWorry2 quotes
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. — Jesus · 60Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. — Apostle Paul · 62