The highest person is he who is of most use to humankind.
IMAM ALIKnow thyself, and thou shalt know God.
More Imam Ali Quotes
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Authority, power, and wealth do not change a man; they only reveal him
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The vision of the eye is limited; the vision of the heart transcends all barriers of time and space.
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The one who has no control over his desires has no control over his mind.
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The disease of the heart is worse than the disease of the body.
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Wealth tends to create enemies, whereas knowledge tends to warm hearts.
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Be afraid of a dignified man when he is hungry and a wicked man when his belly is full.
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Do not feel lonely on the road of righteousness Because of the fewness of the walkers on it.
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Greed is permanent slavery.
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Courtesy costs nothing, but buys everything.
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He lives as though death shall never come to him – but dies in a way as if he were never born.
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The word of God is the medicine of the heart.
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Everyone who is taken by death asks for more time, while everyone who still has time makes excuses for procrastination.
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If you overpower your enemy, then pardon him by way of thankfulness to Allah, for being able to subdue him.
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Nothing hurts a good soul and kind heart more than to live amongst people who can’t understand it.
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Your souls are precious and can only be equal to the price of Paradise, therefore sell them only at that price
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Whoever educates himself and improves his own morals & character is superior to the man who tries to teach & train others.
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The world is darkness; knowledge is light; but knowledge without truth is a mere shadow.
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Patience is of two kinds: patience over what pains you, and patience against what you covet.
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Like your body your mind also gets tired so refresh it by wise sayings.
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The worst of our faults is our interest in other people’s faults.
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Body is purified by water. Ego by tears. Intellect is purified by knowledge. And soul is purified with love.
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A hopeless man sees difficulties in every chance, but a hopeful person sees chances in every difficulty.
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He lives as though death shall never come to him – but dies in a way as if he were never born.
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To make one good action succeed another, is the perfection of goodness.
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There is no rest for the person who has envy, and there is no love for the person who has bad manners.
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Contentment is a wealth that is never exhausted.
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