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Amish Proverbs: Words of Wisdom from the Simple Life Quotes
20 of the best book quotes from Amish Proverbs: Words of Wisdom from the Simple Life
01
“He who has no money is poor; he who has nothing but money is even poorer.”
Suzanne Woods Fisher
author
Amish Proverbs: Words of Wisdom from the Simple Life
book
money
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being poor
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important things
ᐧ
proverbs
concepts
02
“How we spend Christmas is of greater significance than how much we spend for it.”
Suzanne Woods Fisher
author
Amish Proverbs: Words of Wisdom from the Simple Life
book
important things
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money
ᐧ
significant events
concepts
03
“It’s not what you make but what you save that gets you out of debt.”
Suzanne Woods Fisher
author
Amish Proverbs: Words of Wisdom from the Simple Life
book
debt
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personal finance
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saving
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priorities
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important things
concepts
04
“Do not ask the Lord to guide your footsteps if you are not willing to move your feet.”
Suzanne Woods Fisher
author
God
person
Amish Proverbs: Words of Wisdom from the Simple Life
book
willingness
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guidance
concepts
05
“The most important things in your home are people.”
Suzanne Woods Fisher
author
Amish Proverbs: Words of Wisdom from the Simple Life
book
people
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home
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important things
concepts
06
“God is there to give us strength for every hill we have to climb.”
Suzanne Woods Fisher
author
God
person
Amish Proverbs: Words of Wisdom from the Simple Life
book
strength
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struggle
concepts
07
“Tomorrow’s world will be shaped by what we teach our children today.”
Suzanne Woods Fisher
author
Amish Proverbs: Words of Wisdom from the Simple Life
book
future
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children
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proverbs
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teaching
concepts
08
“It is better to give others a piece of your heart than a piece of your mind.”
Suzanne Woods Fisher
author
Amish Proverbs: Words of Wisdom from the Simple Life
book
the mind
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giving
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heart
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proverbs
concepts
09
“Loving does not empty the heart, nor giving empty the purse.”
Suzanne Woods Fisher
author
Amish Proverbs: Words of Wisdom from the Simple Life
book
love
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giving
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generosity
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heart
concepts
10
“A clear conscience is a soft pillow.”
Suzanne Woods Fisher
author
Amish Proverbs: Words of Wisdom from the Simple Life
book
clear conscience
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metaphor
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proverbs
concepts
11
“Knowledge is the power of the mind. Wisdom is the power of the soul.”
Suzanne Woods Fisher
author
Amish Proverbs: Words of Wisdom from the Simple Life
book
knowledge
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power
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the mind
ᐧ
the soul
concepts
12
“Regrets over yesterday and the fear of tomorrow are twin thieves that rob us of the moment.”
Suzanne Woods Fisher
author
Amish Proverbs: Words of Wisdom from the Simple Life
book
experiences
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future
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fear
ᐧ
the past
concepts
13
“When you speak, always remember that God is one of your listeners.”
Suzanne Woods Fisher
author
God
person
Amish Proverbs: Words of Wisdom from the Simple Life
book
compassionate listening
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communication
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proverbs
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speaking
concepts
14
“Mentioning the faults of others does not rid us of our own.”
Suzanne Woods Fisher
author
Amish Proverbs: Words of Wisdom from the Simple Life
book
faults
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judgement
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proverbs
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wisdom
concepts
15
“Open your ears to God before you open your mouth to others.”
Suzanne Woods Fisher
author
God
person
Amish Proverbs: Words of Wisdom from the Simple Life
book
listening
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exercise caution
concepts
16
“Half done is far from done.”
Suzanne Woods Fisher
author
Amish Proverbs: Words of Wisdom from the Simple Life
book
work
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doing your best
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effort
concepts
17
“People with a heart for God have a heart for people.”
Suzanne Woods Fisher
author
God
person
Amish Proverbs: Words of Wisdom from the Simple Life
book
heart
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people
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love
ᐧ
proverbs
concepts
18
“If you want your life to be a reflection of Christ, you need to take time to reflect on Christ.”
Suzanne Woods Fisher
author
Christ
person
Amish Proverbs: Words of Wisdom from the Simple Life
book
life
ᐧ
righteous living
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reflection
concepts
19
“Be slow to anger and quick to forgive, and you will have friends for as long as you live.”
Suzanne Woods Fisher
author
Amish Proverbs: Words of Wisdom from the Simple Life
book
forgiveness
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friends
ᐧ
self-control
ᐧ
proverbs
concepts
20
“The real secret of happiness is not what you give or what you receive, it’s what you share.”
Suzanne Woods Fisher
author
Amish Proverbs: Words of Wisdom from the Simple Life
book
happiness
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giving
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receiving
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sharing
concepts
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money
being poor
important things
proverbs
significant events
debt
personal finance
saving
priorities
willingness
guidance
people
home
strength
struggle
future
children
teaching
the mind
giving
heart
love
generosity
clear conscience
metaphor
knowledge
power
the soul
experiences
fear
the past
compassionate listening
communication
speaking
faults
judgement
wisdom
listening
exercise caution
work
doing your best
effort
life
righteous living
reflection
forgiveness
friends
self-control
happiness
receiving
sharing
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