The worst of guardians is a cruel ruler. Beware of becoming one of them.
MuhammadRead
Heaven lieth at the feet of mothers.
Interpretation
Mothers hold a sacred and revered place in our lives, symbolizing love and devotion.
This quote emphasizes the profound respect and reverence that we should have for mothers, suggesting that their nurturing and caring roles are central to our existence and well-being. It highlights the idea that a mother's love and sacrifices create a paradise-like environment, making her irreplaceable in our lives.
In practice
During a speech at a family gathering, to honor the role of mothers.
The worst of guardians is a cruel ruler. Beware of becoming one of them.
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It is not within the character of a believer to curse, to damn, to speak or act improperly.
There will be no hatred or resentment among them, their hearts will be as one, and they will glorify God, morning and evening.
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I think the hardest thing about making music now is being a great dad at the same time. There's an insanity that goes with writing - a mad scientist thing that you have to go through - and sacrificing a kid's upbringing to do that is not an option.
My mom was paralyzed from polio at the age of 2, abandoned by her husband, left with a 2-year-old, a 6-year-old and a 10-year-old, and so, we were raising her as much as she was raising us.
Sadie," he said forlornly, "when you become a parent, you may understand this. One of my hardest jobs as a father, one of my greatest duties, was to realize that my own dreams, my own goals and wishes, are secondary to my children's.
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