Photograph by OlliK
“Everyone has the obligation to ponder well his own specific traits of character. He must also regulate them adequately and not wonder whether someone else’s traits might suit him better. The more definitely his own a man’s character is, the better it fits him.”
- Cicero (106 BC - 43 BC)

"The Oxford History of Islam" by John L. Esposito (Editor)
"O wave! Plunge headlong into the dark seas,
And change thyself with many a twist and turn;
Thou wast not born for tile solace of the shore;
Arise, untamed, and find a path for thyself."
- Allama Muhammad Iqbal
[...] - Cicero [...]
Wow! I love that quote, Raatkiranii! This is the first time I’ve seen it. Thank you so much for posting it. It’s a gem.
Of course, I must shamefully confess to you that I have stolen your quote and posted it on my own blog (with a link back to you). I hope that’s alright with you?
Thanks, as I’m sure you can tell I love quotations so I’m always on the prowl for them! And please feel free to use it shamelessly!
I’m glad you like it.