193 Quotes by Ali ibn abi talib

Do for this life as if you live forever, do for the afterlife as if you will die tomorrow.

A man's worth depends upon the nobility of his aspirations.

Either you are just or unjust. If you are just, then you will not keep aloof from the people, but will listen to them and meet their requirements. But if you are unjust, the people themselves will keep away from you.

Wealth tends to create enemies, whereas knowledge tends to warm hearts.

The weakest man is the one who is able to correct his moral defects, but doesn't take action.

The world is darkness; knowledge is light; but knowledge without truth is a mere shadow.

If you are greeted then return the greetings more warmly. If you are favored, then repay the obligation manifold; but he who takes the initiative will always excel in merit.

Don't engage your heart in grief over the past or you wont be ready for what is coming.

Lead such a life, that, when you die, the people may mourn you, and while you are alive they long for your company.