“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” — Steve Jobs · Stanford University commencement, 2005
“Do not grieve over what has passed, and do not be overjoyed by what has come to you.” — Luqman · Attributed in classical Arabic wisdom literature
“Silence is wisdom, yet few practice it.” — Luqman · Widely attributed in classical Arabic wisdom literature
“We commanded man to be good to his parents. His mother carried him with increasing weakness, and his weaning takes 2 years. Be grateful to Me and to your parents.” — Luqman · Quran, Surah Luqman 31:14
“Be modest in your bearing and lower your voice, for the ugliest of all voices is the braying of asses.” — Luqman · Quran, Surah Luqman 31:19
“Do not turn your nose up at people, nor walk about the place arrogantly, for God does not love arrogant or boastful people.” — Luqman · Quran, Surah Luqman 31:18
“O my son, keep up the prayer, command what is right, forbid what is wrong, and bear with patience whatever befalls you. These are matters of great determination.” — Luqman · Quran, Surah Luqman 31:17