The beginning of love is to let those we love be perfectly themselves, and not to twist them to fit our own image. Otherwise we love only the reflection of ourselves we find in them.

Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

And it may be that you dislike a thing which is good for you and that you like a thing which is bad for you. Allah knows but you do not know.

By standing firm you will gain life

The mind of a wise man is the safest custody of secrets; cheerfulness is the key to friendship; patience and forbearance will conceal many defects.

Greatness by nature includes a power, but not a will to power.