"Stephen Garrard Post, writing about altruism, suggests that good intentions are often not what they seem and that mankind normally acts from less worthy, selfish motives—""If the road to hell is paved with good intentions, it is partly because that is the road they generally start out on."" Authors who have used the phrase include Charlotte Brontë, Lord Byron, Samuel Johnson, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Sir Walter Scott, Søren Kierkegaard, and Karl Marx. Ozzy Osbourne used the term in the song ""Tonight"" on his album ""Diary of a Madman"". In the movie ""Highway to Hell"", the phrase is taken literally to"
"done for them. The Sifre compared the admonition of “I set before you this day a blessing and a curse,” to a person sitting at a crossroads with two paths ahead. One of the paths began with clear ground but ended in thorns. The other began with thorns but ended in clear ground. The person would tell passersby that the path that appeared clear would be fine for two or three steps, but end in thorns, and the path that began with thorns would be difficult for two or three steps, but end in clear ground. So, said the Sifre,"
"and in his word he has declared what they are he would have done; and it is his will not only that they should do them, but continue to do them; not only that they should do a single act or more, but walk in them; their conversation and course of life should be one continued series of good works; but the intention is not that they should be saved by them, but that they should walk in them; and this being the pre-ordination of God, as it shows that predestination is not according to good works, since good works"
"Arabic: تسبيح) is mentioned in many verses in the Quran. For example ""The seven heavens and the earth and all beings therein glorify God. There is not a single thing that does not glorify God with praise, but you do not understand their glorification. God is truly clement and forgiving"" [Quran 17:44]. The prophet Muhammad said the eternal good deeds (Arabic: الباقيات الصالحات) are to glorify God (Tasbih , Arabic: تسبيح) , to praise God (Hamed , Arabic: حمد), to unify God (Tawhid, Arabic: توحيد) and to elevate God (Takbir , Arabic: تكبير). These are eternal good deeds due to"
"""principle with promise"". The promise given to those who followed the advice of the word of wisdom is as follows: And all saints who remember to keep and do these sayings, walking in obedience to the commandments, shall receive health in their navel and marrow to their bones; and shall find wisdom and great treasures of knowledge, even hidden treasures; and shall run and not be weary, and shall walk and not faint. And I, the Lord, give unto them a promise, that the destroying angel shall pass by them, as the children of Israel, and not slay them. Originally,"
"good, the other evil. The good one is of life, the evil one of death. The good way has two byways, one of righteousness and the other of love, and Elijah stands exactly between the two. When a person comes to enter one of the ways, Elijah cries out in the words of ""Open the gates, that the righteous nation that keeps truth may enter in."" Samuel the prophet, placed between the two byways, asked on which of the two byways to go. If he went on the way of righteousness, then the path of love would be better; if"
"tell passersby that the path that appeared clear would be fine for two or three steps, but end in thorns, and the path that began with thorns would be difficult for two or three steps, but end in clear ground. So, said the Sifre, Moses told Israel that one might see the wicked flourish in this world for a short time, but in the end they will have occasion to regret. And the righteous who are distressed in this world will in the end have occasion for rejoicing, as says, ""that He might prove you, to do you good at"
"""The intention (نية) is white and the soil (طين) is black. The fruits of this tree are freely offered (صدقة) to the beggar, freely offered to the thief"". That is to say that the tree should provide alms in the name of Allah to whoever is in need of it, and therefore should be under His protection. Salih recorded a similar saying in Birti: ""It has been planted for hungry people, passing by guests, wayfarers, thieves, good will seekers, enemies and friends"". The author is further bringing a custom to attention that permits everybody in Dar al-Manasir to collect date"
"said: The Spirit of the Lord rests mightily upon me and I feel to bless you in the name of Jesus Christ. I promise you that the climate will be moderated for your good. I can see these great sagebrush prairies, as far as the eye can reach, turned into fertile fields. I bless the land that it shall yield forth in its strength. Flowers and trees and fine homes shall grace this great valley from one end to the other. Schools and colleges of higher learning shall be built to serve you that you may learn the mysteries of"
"with the help of divine grace, through our efforts and virtuous works. This is to offer God a pure heart, free from all stain of actual sin. We do this when we are perfect and in Cherith, that is, hidden in that charity of which the Wise Man says: ""Charity covers all sins "" [Proverbs, 10: 12]. God desired Elijah to advance thus far when [H]e said to him: ""Hide yourself by the brook Cherith"" [First Kings, 17: 3-4]. The other part of the goal of this life is granted us as the free gift of God: namely, to taste"
"is given the opportunity to do it, and anyone who intends to do evil deeds is led to it. There are many aḥadith that support this assertion. Once Abu Bakr asked the Prophet, “Are our deeds foreordained or originated by us?” The Prophet said, “They are rather foreordained.” Abu Bakr said, “Then what is the use of our efforts.” The Prophet then said, “Each proceeds easily towards that for which he was created.” —Ibn Kathir, ""Tafsīr Ibn Kathir"" Thus, the first part of the surah ends having made clear that there are only two ways for all mankind in all"
"Mitzvah goreret mitzvah The Hebrew phrase mitzvah goreret mitzvah, averah goreret averah (Hebrew: מצווה גוררת מצווה; עברה גוררת עברה.) ""one good deed will bring another good deed, one transgression will bring another transgression,"" (""Sayings of the Fathers"" 4:2) expresses the belief in Judaism that following one commandment leads to another. The saying is found in the mishnah in ""Pirkei Avot"" 4:2. There are several ways in which such an effect can take place. One can be as a result of inspiration, in which the act of a mitzvah is witnessed by others, who in turn, follow in their footsteps. Another"
"made on the portion of the memorial that will be underground. In addition, some gravestones also bear epitaphs in praise of the deceased or quotations from religious texts, such as """"requiescat in pace"""". In a few instances the inscription is in the form of a plea, admonishment, testament of faith, claim to fame or even a curse—William Shakespeare's inscription famously declares <poem>Good friend, for Jesus' sake forbear, To dig the dust enclosèd here. Blest be the man that spares these stones, And cursed be he that moves my bones.</poem> Or a warning about mortality, such as this Persian poetry carved"
"But those created by Areimanius, who were equal in number to the others, pierced through the egg and made their way inside; hence evils are now combined with good. But a destined time shall come when it is decreed that Areimanius, engaged in bringing on pestilence and famine, shall by these be utterly annihilated and shall disappear; and then shall the earth become a level plain, and there shall be one manner of life and one form of government for a blessed people who shall all speak one tongue. Plutarch, 47. Scholar Mary Boyce asserted that the passage shows a"
"wish of the Deity that human beings should promote the good as much as is possible. Hence it is insisted that one has a good capacity for moral uprightness and personhood. Personhood is an achieved state judged by the standard of goodness to self, to the community and to the ancestors. As people say: ""Keni huwa gbedegbede; keni lee ku pelepele; K'omo eni lee n'owo gbogboro L'eni sin"". (Let one conduct one's life gently; that one may die a good death; that one's children may stretch their hands over one's body in burial.) The achievement of a good death is"
"puts his son at the front door of a brothel. What can the boy do that he not sin?” For this reason, repentance (and in some cases, affliction) is said to atone for most sins, while the preponderance of good works keeps him within the general class of good men. Medieval Rabbi and philosopher, Maimonides, has given instruction on how man is to view the Evil Inclination and ensuing hardships on that account: Moshe Chaim Luzzatto wrote in ""Derech Hashem"" (""The Way of God"") that ""Man is the creature created for the purpose of being drawn close to God. He"
"to pour out floods of graces through your heart over the hearts of others. This is why people will get close to you with confidence. ...No one, even the most hardened sinner, will leave your presence without having received, in one way or another, consolation, relief, or a special grace."" ""For a long time, as you know, I have wanted to build a church on the Good Shepherd property. Uncertain as to whom this church should be dedicated, I have prayed and consulted many people without reaching a decision. On the First Friday of this month, I asked Our Lord"
"attire, or housing and food, that you are not as good as others, then don't be affected. Doing wrong unintentionally is called making a mistake. Doing wrong intentionally is called committing an evil. If one corrects what one has done wrong, then it's as if it hasn't happened. If one covers up, then one adds to one's guilt. 凡是人，皆须爱。天同覆，地同载。行高者，名自高。人所重，非貌高。才大者，望自大。人所服，非言大。己有能，勿自私。人所能，勿轻訾。勿谄富，勿骄贫。勿厌故，勿喜新。人不闲，勿事搅。人不安，勿话扰。人有短，切莫揭。人有私，切莫说。道人善，即是善。人知之，愈思勉。扬人恶，既是恶。疾之甚，祸且作。善相劝，德皆建。过不规，道两亏。凡取与，贵分晓。与宜多，取宜少。将加人，先问己。己不欲，即速已。恩欲报，怨欲忘。报怨短，报恩长。待婢仆，身贵端。虽贵端，慈而宽。势服人，心不然。理服人，方无言。 Human beings, regardless of nationality, race, or religion - everyone - should be loved equally. We are all sheltered by the same sky and we all live on the same planet Earth. (See for the following.) People with high conduct naturally"
"who rely upon me to follow that course which in the future will tend to their good. The plains are large and wide. We are the children of the plains, it is our home, and the buffalo has been our food always. I hope you look upon the Blackfeet, Bloods and Sarcees as your children now, and that you will be indulgent and charitable to them. They all expect me to speak now for them, and I trust the Great Spirit will put into their breasts to be a good people – into the minds of the men, women and"
"in the wilderness called to clear the way and make a highway for God, for every valley will be lifted up, every mountain will be made low, and God's glory will be revealed to all. A voice proclaimed that all flesh is grass, its goodness like a flower of the field, which withers and fades; but God's word will stand forever. The herald of good tidings should go to the mountain and announce to the cities of Judah that God will come as a Mighty One to rule, as a shepherd that feeds the flock, gathers the lambs, carries them,"
"self-interest or narrow-mindedness, and achieving nobler quality of heart. Those who practice the act of forgiveness have been promised reward by God. In a frequently quoted hadith, Muhammad is reported as saying: 'the best deeds before God are to pardon a person who has wronged you, to show affection for relatives who have broken ties with you, and to act generously towards a person who has deprived you.' In Islamic context, to be tolerant of one another comes both as a teaching and an injunction which is to be cultivated at personal, social, and religious levels. After its introduction in"
"he went on the way of love, the way of righteousness would be better. But Samuel said that he would not give up either of them. God told Samuel that because the prophet had placed himself between the two good byways, God would give him three good gifts. Thus everyone who does righteousness and shows the service of love inherits the three gifts of life, righteousness, and glory (as promises). Leading to the way of evil are four doors, and at each door stand seven angels — four merciful angels outside, and three cruel angels inside. When a person comes"
"sound mind in a healthy body. Song: <poem>The greatest The greatest, the greatest of all builders Wrought with his mighty hand All that we see around us In sky, and sea, and land And land. The mansion he made was perfect Nor could it be otherwise Built from his deep foundation Made visible by patience A school for human eyes. Look then upon this building And emulate his deed And to his greater glory Evolve from it our creed. The mansion he made was perfect Nor could it be otherwise Built from his deep foundation Made visible by patience A"
"that there is at least one end that is universally sought after, and he determines that to be happiness. The counsels of prudence (or rules of prudence) are attained ""a priori"" (unlike the rules of skill which are attained via experience, or ""a posteriori"") and have universal goals such as happiness. Counsels of prudence are actions committed for the overall sake of good will for the individual, and with the best intentions. This assumes, then, that actions done with the best intentions are using the hypothetical imperative to discern and make decisions that are ""most moral good"". Thus, almost any"
"for their deeds. The people whose good deeds will be heavier, will be blessed with bliss and happiness, and the people whose good deeds will be lighter, will be cast into the burning fire of hell. The last 2 ayaat describe ""Háwíyah"" in similar emphatic way as ""Al-Qariah"" was emphasized in the beginning. Jalaluddin Al-Suyuti co-author of the classical Sunni tafsīr known as Tafsir al-Jalalayn suggests that some of the sūrahs have been named using incipits (i.e. the first few words of the surah). Hamiduddin Farahi a celebrated Islamic scholar of Indian subcontinent is known for his groundbreaking work on"
"heart come to freedom of converse in prayer (Brock, 1997). ""To select a good deed depends on the initiator; to realize the intention — that is God’s deed. Consequently, let us adhere to the rule, so that every good intention that comes to us is followed by frequent prayers, appealing to God to not only grant us help, but also if it is pleasing or not to Him. Because not every good intention comes from God, but only those that are beneficial. Sometimes, a person wishes something good, but God doesn’t help him — maybe because the intention came from"
"People adopting the first mode of action are promised by Allāh that He will make correct behavior easy for them, to such an extent that doing good becomes easy and doing evil difficult. On the contrary, those adopting the second mode of life, Allāh will make their path difficult in this world and in the Hereafter. Consequently, performing evil actions will become easy, while doing good becomes increasingly difficult. Ibn Kathir further extrapalated on this concept: It is a frequently repeated subject of the Quran that every good deed is recompensed, and that one who intends to do good deeds"
"beings, be they — one sensed, two sensed, three sensed, four sensed or five sensed. Which I may have kicked, covered with dust, rubbed with ground, collided with other, turned upside down, tormented, frightened, shifted from one place to another or killed and deprived them of their lives. (By confessing) may I be absolved of all these sins. Jain texts quote Māhavīra on forgiveness: By practicing ""prāyaṣcitta"" (repentance), a soul gets rid of sins, and commits no transgressions; he who correctly practises ""prāyaṣcitta"" gains the road and the reward of the road, he wins the reward of good conduct. By"
"blasted the rocks, Where for ages vast treasures lay hid; And shewed Heaven the coffer where Earth stored her wealth, And laughed loud as he shattered the lid. I marked every step the magic king took, Till he bounded the wide spreading plain, And I marked how the eye of God followed his path While the heavens sang a gladsome refrain, And this was its burthen – ""There's plenty for all, Look abroad in the light of the day, And view the corn challenge the sickel and scythe, With its lances well poised for the fray."" The harvest well-garnered-Toils heralds"
"a year of cheap food, full bellies, good business; a year in which the earth forms clods, then is parched so as to form scabs, and then moistened with dew, so that your people, Israel, will not be in need of the help of one another. And do not heed the prayer of travelers that it not rain.” The Rabbis of Caesarea added, “And concerning your people, Israel, that they not exercise dominion over one another.” And for the people who live in the Sharon plain he would say this prayer, “May it be pleasing before you, Lord, our God"
"after which people must pattern their lives in order to become suitable vessels for receiving and internalizing the Torah. Proper behavior precedes the Torah Proper behavior (or Proper ethical behavior) precedes the Torah (Hebrew: דרך ארץ קדמה לתורה) is a Jewish saying based on a passage from the ""Chazal"" found in the Midrash (""Leviticus Rabbah"" 9:3), one of the important interpretations of which is that before one can learn and put into practice the ""mitzvot"" of the Torah, he or she must pave the path with ""Derech Eretz"", meaning decent behavior, good personality traits, and suchlike. The text in ""Leviticus"
"blessing of God be upon him ...his Forefathers, the pure Imams...make his word prevail and deceive his enemies...as he seeks the good pleasure of God..Moharram 478. The mihrab is elaborate with stucco carving with spandrels upon the arch. On the exterior of mihrab is inscription of verses 24:11, 24:36, 24:37 and 10:23. Those who brought forward the lie are a body among yourselves, think it not to be an evil to you, On the contrary, it is good for you. To every man among them of the sin that he earned. And to him who took on himself the lead"
"them astray in the way of error. Maimonides taught that the same idea is contained in ""And the imagination of the heart of man is evil from his youth."" Maimonides reported that the Sages also said that people receive the evil inclination at birth, for says, ""at the door sin crouches,"" and says, ""And the imagination of the heart of man is evil from his youth."" The good inclination, however, is developed. Maimonides taught that the Sages refer to the evil inclination and the good inclination when they tell that every person is accompanied by two angels, one on the"