Quotes of Imam Ali Bin Abu Talib

Quotes of Imam Ali Bin Abu Talib (ALAIHIS SALAM), the first Imam and successor of the prophet Mohammed (PEACE BE UPON HIM).

> Anger is a kind of insanity because it makes you feel sorry afterwards. However, if you do not feel sorry, your lunacy is confirmed.

> How astonishing man is that he speaks with fat, talks with a piece of flesh, hears with a bone and breathes through a hole.

> Inability is a disaster; patience is bravery; abstinence is a treasure, self-restrain is a shield; and the best companion is submission to Divine Will.

> He who adopts greed devalues himself; he who discloses his hardships to others will face humiliation.

> Socialize with people in such a manner that when you die, they should weep for you and as long as you live, they should long for your company.

> Two kinds of greedy people never get satisfied; the seeker of knowledge and the seeker of this world.

> The worst sin is that which the sinner takes lightly.

> Contentment is a wealth that is not exhausted.

> The worst friend is he for whom formality has to be observed.

> He who guards his secrets retains control in his own hands.

> Abstention from wrongdoing is easier than seeking help afterwards.

> Greed is a permanent slavery.

> Vanity prevents improvement.

> O’ son of Adam, whatever you earn beyond your basic needs, you will only be a trustee for someone else to use it.

> Inflexibility destroys good advice.

> The outcome of fear is disappointment and of shyness is frustration.

> The best form of piety is to conceal it.

> Remain active in your sickness as long as you can.

> He who is abandoned by relatives is dear to the strangers.

> Submission to God's will is the cure of the misery of the heart.

> Grief accelerates the aging process.

> He, who does not know his own worth is doomed to destruction.

> Opportunity moves quickly and rarely comes back.

> Good physical health comes from lack of jealousy.

> When you fall in poverty, trade with God through charity.

> The best deed is the one which you have to force yourself to do