Frases de As-Saffah

“When forbearance is mischievous, to pardon is weakness.”

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As-Saffah

History of the Caliphs, p. 263

“Al-Suyuti, History of The Caliphs, Translated by Major H. S. Jarrett, Calcutta (India), 1881.”

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Further Readings

“Verily they are the basest and meanest of men who account avarice prudence, and clemency ignoble.”

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As-Saffah

“As power becomes great, concupiscence grows less.”

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History of the Caliphs, p. 263

“It is rare that bounty is given unasked but a just claim is destroyed thereby.”

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History of the Caliphs, p. 263

“Patience is praiseworthy save in what prejudices the faith or renders sovereignty contemptible, and moderation is commendable except at the season of opportunity.”

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History of the Caliphs, p. 263