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“The religious fanatic drew a small circle and left me, the infidel, outside it. However, I, with the help of love, won over him - I drew a large circle and included him.”

Quote by Ameen Rihani

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Ameen Rihani was a distinguished Lebanese writer whose extensive literary works have left a lasting impact on Arabic literature. Born on November 24, 1876, he was a prominent figure in the literary world, known for his contributions to poetry, prose, and essays. Rihani's writings often reflected his deep understanding of Islamic philosophy and his commitment to social justice. He passed away on September 13, 1940. more

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“Genius everywhere is one. In the Orient and in the Occident the deep thinkers are kin, the poets are cousins, the pioneers of the spirit are the messengers of peace and good will to the world. Their works are the open highways between nations, and they themselves are the ever living guardians and guides.”

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“The broader and higher aspects of life are international.... There is a goal towards which all nations gravitate, and there is a common ground upon which all nations meet.”

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“A poet is a poet, whether he rides in a Ford or on a donkey; a sage is a sage, whether he plays golf in New Jersey or bathes in the Ganges, or prays in the desert; and a fool is a fool, whether he be a maharaja or a president of a post-war republic.”

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“To us all, life is a gift, liberty is a right, and the pursuit of happiness is the object supreme. But our conduct in the pursuit differs in accordance with the measure of justice we uphold. A common measure is only possible when we begin to understand and learn to appreciate each other's point of view and point of direction.”

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“Mutual tolerance is the stepping stone to mutual respect. A hospitable mind is the key to a neighboring or an alien spirit, looked by dogma and guarded by tradition.”

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“The heart yields spontaneity; the mind bends to understanding.”

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