Saying of the ProphetThe TongueA man slips with his tongue more than with his feet.

Saying of the ProphetOppressionWhen oppression exists, even the bird dies in its nest.

Day and NightThe night is long: do not shorten it by sleep. The day is fair: do not darken it with wrongdoing.

Saying of the ProphetDesireDesire not the world, and God will love you. Desire not what others have, and they will love you.

Saying of the ProphetAngerYou ask for a piece of advice. I tell you: 'Do not get angry.' He is strong who can withhold anger.

Saying of the Prophet. The Bequest: I have nothing to leave you except my family.

Saying of the ProphetThe JudgeA man appointed to be a judge has been killed without a knife.

Saying of the ProphetInk and BloodThe ink of the learned is holier than the blood of the martyr.

Saying of the ProphetHumilityHumility and courtesy are themselves a part of piety.