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XI

Gratitude

Behold the kindness done without any obligation: even the heavens and the earth are too poor to repay it.

A kindness done in the hour of need may look small: but it outweigheth the whole world.

Behold the kindness done without thought of recompense: it is mightier than the ocean.

The benefit received may be small even like a millet seed: but in the eyes of the just its measure is that of a palmyra tree.

Gratitude is not limited by the assistance given: it is bounded only by the nobility of him that receiveth it.

Disregard not the friendship of the holy ones: forsake not those that succoured thee in difficulty.

He that hath relieved from affliction shall be remembered with gratitude in every birth.

It is ignoble to forget a kindness: but an ill turn received it is the part of nobility to forget at once.

The mortallest injury is forgiven the moment the mind recalleth a single kindness received from the injurer.

There is redemption for men who are guilty of every other crime: but the ingrate wretch shall know of none.