Ali - Wise Quotes

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One who takes account of his shortcomings will always gain by it; one who is unmindful of them will always suffer. One who is afraid of the Day of Judgment, is safe from the Wrath of Allah. One who takes lessons from the events of life, gets vision, one who acquires vision becomes wise and one who attains wisdom achieves knowledge.

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Many persons get nothing out of their fasts but hunger and thirst, many more get nothing out of their night prayers but exertions and sleepless nights. Wise and sagacious persons are praiseworthy even if they do not fast and sleep during the nights.

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Like your body your mind also gets tired so refresh it by wise sayings.

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

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A fool's mind is at the mercy of his tongue and a wise man's tongue is under the control of his mind.

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Associating with the wise and the knowledgeable people adds to the prestige of a person.

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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.

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