Do for this life as if you live forever, do for the afterlife as if you die tomorrow.
IMAM ALIDo for this life as if you live forever, do for the afterlife as if you die tomorrow.
IMAM ALIThe one who has no control over his desires has no control over his mind.
IMAM ALINot 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 ALIKnow thyself, and thou shalt know God.
IMAM ALIHe who has a thousand friends has not a friend to spare, And he who has one enemy will meet him everywhere.
IMAM ALIThe wiser a man is, the less talkative will he be.
IMAM ALIThe best revenge is to improve yourself.
IMAM ALIWhere there is haste, there must be mistake.
IMAM ALIDislike in yourself what you dislike in others.
IMAM ALIDo not take someone’s silence as his pride, perhaps he is busy fighting with his self.
IMAM ALIContentment is a wealth that is never exhausted.
IMAM ALIIf you overpower your enemy, then pardon him by way of thankfulness to Allah, for being able to subdue him.
IMAM ALIA man’s worth depends upon the nobility of his aspirations.
IMAM ALIThe most helpless person is the one who is helpless in reforming himself.
IMAM ALICourtesy costs nothing, but buys everything.
IMAM ALIKeep 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 ALI