Ali ibn abi Talib citáty

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„Prvým ovocím zhovievavosti je, že ľudia s vami budú súcitiť a pôjdu proti človeku, ktorý vás arogantne urazil.“

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

“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.”

“Islam does not mean mere faith, but faith plus deeds”

“When wisdom reaches the pinnacle of perfection, it will suppress the vicious instincts and injurious desires.”

“Contentment is the capital which will never diminish.”

“So long as fortune is favouring you, your defects will remain covered.”

“One who imagines himself to be all-knowing will surely suffer on account of his ignorance.”

“Silence will create respect and dignity; justice and fairplay will bring more friends; benevolence and charity will enhance prestige and position; courtesy will draw benevolence; service of mankind will secure leadership and good words will overcome powerful enemies.”

“Reciter and listener of the Qur'an are alike in prize and reward.”

“Time wears out bodies, renews hopes, brings death nearer and takes away aspirations. Whoever gets anything from the world lives in anxiety for holding it and whoever loses anything passes his days grieving over the loss.”

“Recitation of the Qur'an without contemplation and thought is futile.”

“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.”

“Tongue is a beast, if it is let loose, it devours.”

“Loving one another is half of wisdom.”

“If you want to pray to Allah for better means of subsistence, then first give something in charity”

“There is no greater wealth than wisdom, no greater poverty than ignorance; no greater heritage than culture and no greater support than consultation.”

“He who practices moderation and frugality will never be threatened with poverty.”

“He who is deserted by friends and relatives will often find help and sympathy from strangers.”

“The best companion and helper is admirable morals.”

“When some blessings come to you, do not drive them away through thanklessness.”

“Those who have come alive out of a blood-bath live longer and have more children.”

“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.”

“Books are the gardens of scholars.”

“Anger and desire of vengeance are not going to be of much help to you in your administration.”

“To whatever extent a person's knowledge increases, his attention will be turned more towards his soul.”

“Only he who has the power to punish can pardon.”

“If a friend envies you, then he is not a true friend.”

“If you understand Allah's Majesty, then you will not attach any importance to the creatures.”

“O' my Allah! Sustainer of the high sky and the suspended firmament which Thou hast made a shelter for the night and the day, an orbit for the sun and the moon and a path for the rotating stars, and for populating it Thou hast created a group of Thy angels who do not get weary of worshipping Thee. O' Sustainer of this earth which Thou hast made an abode for people and a place for the movement of insects and beasts and countless other creatures seen and unseen. O' Sustainer of strong mountains which Thou hast made as pegs for the earth and (a means of) support for people. If Thou givest us victory over our enemy, save us from excesses and keep us on the straight path of truth. But if Thou givest them victory over us, then grant us martyrdom and save us from mischief.”