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As-Saffah Quotes

721–754 Iraq

As-Saffah (721– 10 June 754) was the first caliph of the Abbasid caliphate, one of the longest and most important caliphates (Islamic dynasties) in Islamic history.

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As power becomes great, concupiscence grows less.

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

When forbearance is mischievous, to pardon is weakness.

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

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

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: As-Saffah (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.