The highest person is he who is of most use to humankind.
IMAM ALI
IMAM ALI
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Imam AliImam Ali Nothing hurts a good soul and kind heart more than to live amongst people who can’t understand it.
Imam AliImam Ali The best revenge is to improve yourself.
Imam AliImam Ali A True friend is one who sees a fault, gives you advice and who defends you in your absence.
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Imam AliImam Ali Not every man with a heart is understanding, nor every man with an ear a listener, and nor every man with eyes able to see.
Imam AliImam Ali Do not hate what you do not know, for the greater part of knowledge consists of what you do not know.
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