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Biblical wisdom mostly. Certain parts definitely don't hold up to modern morality, but there is a lot well-thought-out advice buried in it that has helped people in Judeo-Christian areas for thousands of years.
One of the Proverbs in particular comes to mind: "He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm." Hard to argue against the inherent wisdom in such a statement.
Also, like you, I have an appreciation for old churches and some religious art.
Same. I particularly love those. Matthew is a bop:
Matthew 26: 52
and similarly
Matthew 7:1-2
Matthew 5:27-29 - Adultery in the Heart
Word by word: It doesn't matter what women wear, if you can't restrain yourself then take your eye out.
Matthew 9:12