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Know thyself, and thou shalt know God.
Imam AliImam Ali Two things cause people to be destroyed: fear of poverty and seeking superiority through pride.
Imam AliImam Ali If you overpower your enemy, then pardon him by way of thankfulness to Allah, for being able to subdue him.
Imam AliImam Ali Man ruins is present while worrying about his future – – but weeps in the future by recalling his past.
Imam AliImam Ali The one who has no control over his desires has no control over his mind.
Imam AliImam Ali There are three signs of a knowledgeable person: knowledge, forbearance and silence.
Imam AliImam Ali Do for this life as if you live forever, do for the afterlife as if you die tomorrow.
Imam AliImam Ali Always consider your intellect to be lacking; otherwise too much faith in it surely leads to error.
Imam AliImam Ali A hopeless man sees difficulties in every chance, but a hopeful person sees chances in every difficulty.
Imam AliImam Ali Think positively, no matter how hard life is.
Imam AliImam Ali Where there is haste, there must be mistake.
Imam AliImam Ali A friend cannot be considered a friend until he is tested in three occasions: in time of need, behind your back, and after your death.
Imam AliImam Ali He who understands humanity seeks solitude.
Imam AliImam Ali People’s hearts are like wild animals. They attach their selves to those that love and train them.
Imam AliImam Ali Do not take someone’s silence as his pride, perhaps he is busy fighting with his self.
Imam AliImam Ali A moment of patience in a moment of anger prevents a thousand moments of regret.
Imam AliImam Ali
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