193 Quotes by Ali ibn abi talib

A wise man first thinks and then speaks and a fool speaks first and then thinks.

Do not be like those on whom advice has no effect and who require punishment to correct themselves.

He who is greedy is disgraced; he who discloses his hardship will always be humiliated; he who has no control over his tongue will often have to face discomfort.

A moment of patience in a moment of anger prevents a thousand moments of regret.

Do not be misled by appearances for these are apt to be deceptive.

There is no capital more useful than intellect and wisdom, and there is no indigence more injurious than ignorance and unawareness.

The one from among the Muslims who recites the Qur'an but in the end finds his way to hell, is considerd to be among those that have taken the word of Allah in jest.

The days of life pass away like clouds, so do good while you are alive.

An accepted deed is never small in Taqwa (consciousness of Allah), how can what has been accepted be small?