Meaning & Purpose

Christianity · KJV Bible (New Testament) · John 10:10

“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”

Taoism · Tao Te Ching (Legge) · Chapter 64

“The tree which fills the arms grew from the tiniest sprout; the tower of nine storeys rose from a (small) heap of earth; the journey of a thousand li commenced with a single step.”

Islam · Quran (Pickthall 1930) · Ghafir 40:39

“O my people! Lo! this life of the world is but a passing comfort, and lo! the Hereafter, that is the enduring home.”

Confucianism · Analects of Confucius (Legge) · BOOK XI. HSIEN TSIN.

“He was answered, 'While you do not know life, how can you know about death?'”

Christianity · KJV Bible (New Testament) · James 1:5

“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”

Islam · Quran (Pickthall 1930) · Al-'Ankabut 29:69

“As for those who strive in Us, We surely guide them to Our paths, and lo! Allah is with the good.”

Christianity · KJV Bible (Old Testament) · Deuteronomy 6:5

“And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.”

Islam · Quran (Pickthall 1930) · Al-'Asr 103:2-3

“Lo! man is a state of loss, Save those who believe and do good works, and exhort one another to truth and exhort one another to endurance.”