Life is governed by universal principles laid down by the Creator of the world. If one wants to succeed in the world, he must follow these principles. Choosing the Easier Option Whenever one has to choose between two options, one should always opt for the easier one. This is wisdom. Wisdom enables man to save himself from further harm and may successfully set his affairs in order. Truth The virtue which is developed naturally in every human being is truthfulness. By his very nature, man is averse to lying, and hates anyone who is proved to have told a plain lie. So long as there is no motive to tell a lie, he is naturally inclined to speak the truth. Speaking the truth is a form of 'courage'. [Highlight1] Good Conduct Strong moral fibre is the sum of all personal virtues that guarantee correct and agreeable behaviour in daily social interaction. A person of good character will invariably conform in his behaviour to a strict code of ethics. Modesty Having the courage to say, "I do not know" is not a simple matter. There is a saying in Arabic, "Uttering the words 'I do not know' is the half of knowledge." The awareness of a man's ignorance awakens the spirit of enquiry within him which ultimately leads him towards gaining knowledge. When one does not know something, one should accept one's ignorance. Accepting one's ignorance is a step towards gaining knowledge. Without such thinking, no one can attain the goal of intellectual development.
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