Throughout history many nations have suffered a physical defeat, but that has never marked the end of a nation. But when a nation has become the victim of a psychological defeat, then that marks the end of a nation.
Interpretation
A nation's survival relies more on its spirit and morale than on physical power.
This quote by Ibn Khaldun emphasizes the critical distinction between physical and psychological defeat. It suggests that while nations can endure physical losses, the true downfall occurs when they face a psychological defeat, which damages their identity, confidence, and unity, ultimately leading to their demise. This reflects the importance of mental resilience in the face of challenges.
In practice
Using this quote in a speech about national unity during challenging times.
Geometry enlightens the intellect and sets one's mind right. All of its proofs are very clear and orderly. It is hardly possible for errors to enter into geometrical reasoning, because it is well arranged and orderly. Thus, the mind that constantly applies itself to geometry is not likely to fall into error. In this convenient way, the person who knows geometry acquires intelligence.
All the sciences came to exist in Arabic. The systematic works on them were written in Arabic writing.
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The past resembles the future more than one drop of water resembles another.
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You find in the Koran hundreds of verses to support women's rights, and perhaps four or five that do not.
The freedom to criticize judges and other public officials is necessary to a vibrant democracy. The problem comes when healthy criticism is replaced with more destructive intimidation and sanctions.
We cannot grasp the true meaning of the divine holiness by thinking of someone or something very pure and then raising the concept to the highest degree we are capable of. God's holiness is not simply the best we know infinitely bettered. We know nothing like the divine holiness. It stands apart, unique, unapproachable, incomprehensible and unattainable. The natural man is blind to it. He may fear God's power and admire His wisdom, but His holiness he cannot even imagine.
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