Imam Ali on desire
Imam Ali100 quotes“To fight against one’s desires is the greatest of all fights.”
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Greed is permanent slavery.
Imam AliImam Ali Give much, even if you’ve been given little.
Imam AliImam Ali Whoever educates himself and improves his own morals & character is superior to the man who tries to teach & train others.
Imam AliImam Ali When proven wrong, the wise man will correct himself and the ignorant will keep arguing.
Imam AliImam Ali Keep in touch with the ones who have forgotten you, and forgive who has wronged you, and do not stop praying for the best for those you love.
Imam AliImam Ali He who trusts the world, the world betrays him.
Imam AliImam Ali Everyone who is taken by death asks for more time, while everyone who still has time makes excuses for procrastination.
Imam AliImam Ali Live humbly, no matter how wealthy you become.
Imam AliImam Ali Do not use the sharpness of your speech on your mother who taught you how to speak.
Imam AliImam Ali Let me alone, and go in search of someone else.
Imam AliImam Ali The highest person is he who is of most use to humankind.
Imam AliImam Ali The most helpless person is the one who is helpless in reforming himself.
Imam AliImam Ali Your souls are precious and can only be equal to the price of Paradise, therefore sell them only at that price
Imam AliImam Ali The best companion and helper is admirable morals.
Imam AliImam Ali Poverty is the worst form of death.
Imam AliImam Ali Do not let your difficulties fill you with anxiety, after all it is only in the darkest nights that stars shine more brightly.
Imam AliImam Ali
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What indicates a person’s weak religion and fear of God, is that he seeks for an opinion that suits his desire.
Ibn HazmIbn Hazm I desire very little, but the things I do consume me.
T.L. MartinT.L. Martin I desire your design for me, lord. Make of me what you will.
Liliana Arratia ZamoraLiliana Arratia Zamora Desire to see God, be fearful of losing Him, and find joy in everything that can lead to Him. If you act in this way, you will always live in great peace.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila Where there is desire there is going to be a flame where there is a flame someones bound to burned just because it burns doesn’t mean your going to die you gotta get up and try, try, try
PinkPink Most people think that shadows follow, precede or surround beings or objects. The truth is that they also surround words, ideas, desires, deeds, impulses and memories.
Elie WieselElie Wiesel Now go peacefully wherever you desire. The sun follows you.
OvyukiOvyuki I have one desire now – to live a life of reckless abandon for the Lord, putting all my energy and strength into it.
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