There is not on the face of the earth-after the Book of Allah - a book which is more sahih than the book of Malik.

The one who admonishes his brother secretly, he has advised sincerely and has honored him. If he does it outwardly (among others) then he has dishonored and shamed him.

Whoever is not made glorified by taqwa can find no glory.

When my heart became constricted and my paths became narrow

Only someone who is sincere recognizes what showing off is.

I complained to Waki' about the weakness of my memorisation,

To admonish your brother in private is to advise him and improve him. But to admonish him publicly is to disgrace and shame him.

You say that you are just a body, but inside of you is something greater than the Universe.

Be hard on yourself, easy on others.

Never do I argue with a man with a desire to hear him say what is wrong, or to expose him and win victory over him. Whenever I face an opponent in debate I silently pray - O Lord, help him so that truth may flow from his heart and on his tongue, and so that if truth is on my side, he may follow me; and if truth be on his side, I may follow him.