Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib Quotes

When wisdom reaches the pinnacle of perfection, it will suppress the vicious instincts and injurious desires.

Every person who is tempted to go astray, does not deserve punishment.

Death is never very far.

Wealth is the fountain head of passions.

The wiser a man is, the less talkative will he be.

One who comes into power often oppresses.

The mind of a wise man is the safest custody of secrets; cheerfulness is the key to friendship; patience and forbearance will conceal many defects.

If you understand Allah's Majesty, then you will not attach any importance to the creatures.

A fool's mind is at the mercy of his tongue and a wise man's tongue is under the control of his mind.

Through us you got guidance in the darkness and secured high position, and through us you got out of the gloomy night. The ears which do not listen to the cries may become deaf. How can one who remained deaf to the loud cries (of the Qur'an and the Prophet) listen to (my) feeble voice. The heart that has ever palpitated (with fear of Allah) may get peace.

During civil disturbance adopt such an attitude that people do not attach any importance to you — they neither burden you with complicated affairs, nor try to derive any advantage out of you.

So now, surely this world has turned its back and announced its departure while the next world has appeared forward and proclaimed its approach. Today is the day of preparation while tomorrow is the day of race. The place to proceed to is Paradise while the place of doom is Hell. Is there no one to offer repentance over his faults before his death? Or is there no one to perform virtuous acts before the day of trial?

Misrepresentation spoils narration.

A moment of patience in the moment of anger prevents thousands of moments of regret.

Self-conceit poisons the mind.