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Ali
125 quotes
“The wealth of a miser is as useless as a pebble.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Do not let your difficulties fill you with anxiety. It is only in the darkest nights that the stars shine more brilliantly.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“A moment of patience in the moment of anger prevents thousands of moments of regret.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The weakest man is the one who is able to correct his moral defects, but doesn't take action.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“He who has a thousand friends has not a friend to spare, while he who has one enemy will meet him everywhere.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The best companion and helper is admirable morals.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“There are so many highly esteemed ones who became miserable and humiliated just because of their bad temper and morals; and humble people who have attained eminence and the highest honors because of good temper and morals.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Two things cause people to be destroyed: fear of poverty and seeking superiority through pride.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“There is no knowledge and science like pondering and thought; and there is no prosperity and advancement like knowledge and science.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Associating with the wise and the knowledgeable people adds to the prestige of a person.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“An alert and learned man will take advice from any event.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“There are three signs of a knowledgeable person: knowledge, forbearance and silence.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“When wisdom reaches the pinnacle of perfection, it will suppress the vicious instincts and injurious desires.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The one from among the Muslims who recites the Qur'an but in the end finds his way to hell, is considered to be among those that have taken the word of Allah in jest.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Recitation of the Qur'an without contemplation and thought is futile.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Allah, the Exalted, gave the angels intellect without desires, He gave the animals desires without intellect, and He gave both to the sons of Adam. So a man whose intellect prevails over his desires is better than the angels, whilst a man whose desire prevails over his intellect is worse than the animals.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Submission to Allah's Will is the best companion; wisdom is the noblest heritage; theoretical and practical knowledge are the best signs of distinction; deep thinking will present the clearest picture of every problem.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The mind of a wise man is the safest custody of secrets; cheerfulness is the key to friendship; patience and forbearance will conceal many defects.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“A conceited and self-admiring person is disliked by others; charity and alms are the best remedy for ailments and calamities; one has to account in the next world for the deeds that he has done in this world.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“If you overpower your enemy, then pardon him by way of thankfulness to Allah, for being able to subdue him.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Unfortunate is he who cannot gain a few sincere friends during his life and more unfortunate is the one who has gained them and then lost them (through his deeds).”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“When some blessings come to you, do not drive them away through thanklessness.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“He who is deserted by friends and relatives will often find help and sympathy from strangers.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“One who rushes madly after inordinate desire, runs the risk of encountering destruction and death.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Often your utterances and expressions of your face leak out the secrets of your hidden thoughts.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Hearts of people are like wild beasts. They attach themselves to those who love and train them.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“So long as fortune is favouring you, your defects will remain covered.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Only he who has the power to punish can pardon.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Generosity is to help a deserving person without his request, and if you help him after his request, then it is either out of self-respect or to avoid rebuke.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“There is no greater wealth than wisdom, no greater poverty than ignorance; no greater heritage than culture and no greater support than consultation.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Patience is of two kinds: patience over what pains you, and patience against what you covet.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Also quoted by: Ali ibn Abi Talib (pt)
“Wealth converts a strange land into homeland and poverty turns a native place into a strange land.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Contentment is the capital which will never diminish.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Wealth is the fountain head of passions.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Also quoted by: Ali ibn Abi Talib (pt)
“Whoever warns you against sins and vices is like the one who gives you good tidings.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Tongue is a beast, if it is let loose, it devours.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“O son of Adam, when you see that your Lord, the Glorified, bestows His Favors on you while you disobey Him, you should fear Him (take warning that His Wrath may not turn those very blessings into misfortunes).”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“A virtuous person is better than virtue and a vicious person is worse than vice.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Recommended prayers cannot attain the pleasures of Allah for you when obligatory prayers are left unattended.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Value of a man depends upon his courage; his veracity depends upon his self-respect and his chastity depends upon his sense of honor.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Every breath you take is a step towards death.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Like your body your mind also gets tired so refresh it by wise sayings.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Whenever a tradition of the Holy Prophet is related to you, scrutinize it, do not be satisfied with mere verbatim repetition of the same because there are many people who repeat the words containing knowledge but only few ponder over them and try to fully grasp the meaning they convey.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Anyone who loves us Ahlul Bayt must be ready to face a life of austerity.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“A friend cannot be considered a friend unless he is tested on three occasions: in time of need, behind your back and after your death.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“There is enough light for one who wants to see.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It is wiser to abstain than to repent.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Obstinacy will prevent you from a correct decision.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“If two opposite theories are propagated one will be wrong.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“When truth was revealed to me I never doubted it.”
Ali (599–661) said by 661 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source