The Proverbs (Οι Παροιμίες)

-From my text on the Logos (The Word).

Within the philosophy of Meleticism, there are words of wisdom that are called (Oi Paroimíes). They are equivalent to proverbs. These proverbs are only a few of many more that enrich the teachings and practice of Meleticism. Life is meant to be understood within its simplicity, and wisdom makes us more conscious about the presence of the soul and self.

1. Man is first a foe unto himself.
-It means that at times, we create our greater obstacles and burdens.

2. Wisdom is the ambrosia that feeds man knowledge.
-It means that without wisdom, our knowledge is incomplete.

3. Build your inner temple, before it crumbles into pieces.
-It means that we should strengthen the body with the pillars of our conviction.

4. Be true to yourself and life shall reward you with enlightenment.
-It means that we should discover the depth of our inner self and soul.

5. A man must be whole to understand his soul.
-It means that we should awaken our consciousness and realise our journey in life.

6. Surrender the ego, before you surrender to it.
-It means that the influence of the ego is present and imposing.

7. Live life to the fullest, and you shall find true happiness.
-It means that we should appreciate the simplicity of life, and it never take it for granted.

8. No man should rule over another man as a god.
-It means that we should humble the self and reflect the betterment of humanity.

9. Search for your path, amidst the darkness of uncertainties.
-It means that we should be inspired to seek the fulfilment of our goals.

10. Virtues define our character.
-It means that we should build the self with meaning and attachment.

11. Vices corrupt the self.
-It means that we should avoid the influence of the ego and stray from its grasp.

12. Be the master of your will.
-It means that we should be conscious of the power that we possess from within.

13. Give and you shall reap more.
-It means that we should value our diligence and commitment.

14. Think twice before you err once.
-It means that we should ponder our decisions before we act.

15. Misery must never forsake your happiness.
-It means that we should establish the true meaning of life.

16. Be the voice to your consciousness.
-It means that we should express our thoughts through reasoning.

17. Greed is envy and envy is the ego.
-It means that we should heed the lesson that materialism is a selfish desire.

18. Sacrifice is the ultimate relinquishment.
-It means that the hardest thing to let go has the best result.

19. Truth is what sets a man free.
-It means that we should enlighten our minds with just principles.

20. Philosophy is the language of wise men.
-It means that we should explore the depth of our knowledge.

21. It is easier to succumb to the taste of vengeance than thirst.
-It means that we should evoke the rationality of the self.

22. There is no greater imperfection than the concept of perfection.
-It means that we should convey the idea that perfection is an illusion.

23. A lie is just another name for deceit.
-It means that we should appreciate the truth and our honesty.

24. Covet not what the body tempts the mind.
-It means that we should be aware of unnecessary desires that are not healthy.

25. Gods are created by men who are powerful or powerless.
-It means that we have true authority over ourselves.

26. Words are either from ignorance or intelligence.
-It means that we should epitomise the importance of our knowledge.

27. Do not regret what cannot be changed.
-It means to remember to live in the present than past.

28. Find serenity in hope and hope in life.
-It means that we should strive in effort for a better future afterwards.

29. Death has many names, but only one outcome.
-It means that we should accept the eventuality our mortality.

30. A man who is good in his deeds is a man full of virtuousness.
-It means that our character is built by the accomplishment of our virtues.

31. When a man falters to his whims, he craves more his desires and less his humbleness.
-It means that we should distinguish the temptation between good and bad.

32. Cherish every day spent on living than complaining.
-It means that we are not truly entitled anything.

33. No man is entitled a throne by mere birth.
-It means that we should see the falsehood of man's superiority.

34. Give your best and learn the lesson of diligence.
-It means that we should motivate the self and consider its worth.

35. Meditation is the way to enlightening the mind.
-It means that we should connect the mind, body and soul as one being.

36. Treat others, as you would want to be treated.
-It means that we should show respect and follow an ethical path.

37. Be the philosopher and not the fool.
-It means that we should be wise towards others in their presence.

38. When you fall into despair, seek the guidance of the soul.
-It means that we should find hope in ourselves and purpose in life.

39. Be humble before others and others shall humble themselves.
-It means that we should recognise the need of others before our own.

40. Listen to the voice of reason.
-It means that we should adhere to the practice and usage of our intellect.

41. Silence is the absence of sound, but not the absence of presence.
-It means that we should acknowledge the activity of our senses.

42. Empower the self and you shall master the ego.
-It means that we are stronger in our will than we believe.

43. Do not walk behind your shadow.
-It means that we should be mindful of our burdens that linger in us.

44. Find purpose in your actions.
-It means that we should set a path that can be truly achieved.

45. Courage must be gained and not given.
-It means that we should never forsake the self amidst any adversity.

46. Fear not the image of death, for it cannot harm you, if you accept its fate.
-It means that we should embrace life and its final destination.

47. Nature is the breath of life.
-It means that we should not forget the essential things of simplicity.

48. To err in life is to acknowledge one's imperfections.
-It means that we should have self-awareness and self-acceptance.

49. Speak with words that reflect the truth and not deception.
-It means that we should be wiser than become a hypocrite.

50. Belief in the One is the many of existential things.
-It means that we should maintain our unity with the Enas and know its abundance.

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