10 Quotations of Imam Ali
(peace be upon him)
-Associate with people in such a manner that if you die they should weep for
you, and if you live they should long for you.
-Be generous but not extravagant, be frugal but not miserly.
-Success is the result of resolution, resolution depends upon deep thinking, and
deep thinking is through keeping secrets to yourself.
-Patience is of two kinds: patience over what pains you, and patience against
what you covet.
-The wiser a man is, the less talkative will he be.
-Every breath a person takes is a step towards death.
-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.
-Loving one another is half of wisdom.
-One who adopts patience will never be deprived of success though it may take a
long time to reach him.
-Greed is permanent slavery.
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