Ali Ibn Abi Talib Quotes
Never explain yourself to anyone, because the one who likes you would not need it, and the one dislikes you wouldn't believe it.
Body is purified by water. Ego by tears. Intellect is purified by knowledge. And soul is purified with love.
A hopeless man sees difficulties in every chance, but a hopeful person sees chances in every difficulty.
People are of two types, they are either your brothers in faith or your equals in humanity.
There are three signs of a knowledgeable person: knowledge, forbearance and silence.
Life consists of two days: one for you and one against you, so when it's for you don't be proud or reckless, and when it's against you be patient, for both days are test for you
A True friend is one who sees a fault, gives you advice and who defends you in your absence.
Do not feel lonely on the road of righteousness Because of the fewness of the walkers on it.
A friend cannot be considered a friend until he is tested in three occasions: in timeof need, behind your back, and after your death.
When proven wrong, the wise man will correct himself and the ignorant will keep arguing.
Not every man with a heart is understanding, nor every man with an ear a listener, and nor every man with eyes able to see.
Do not hate what you do not know, for the greater part of knowledge consists of what you do not know.
Fear the sins that you commit in secret, because the Witness of those sins is the Judge Himself!
Asceticism is not that you should not own anything, but that nothing should own you.
Do not raise your children the way your parents raised you; they were born for a different time.
Do not take someone's silence as his pride, perhaps he is busy fighting with his self.
Everyone who is taken by death asks for more time, while everyone who still has time makes excuses for procrastination.
Nothing hurts a good soul and kind heart more than to live amongst people who can't understand it.
Don't engage your heart in grief over the past or you wont be ready for what is coming.
It is better to listen to a wise enemy than to seek counsel from a foolish friend.
Do not use the sharpness of your speech on your mother who taught you how to speak.
Two things cause people to be destroyed: fear of poverty and seeking superiority through pride.
There is no rest for the person who has envy, and there is no love for the person who has bad manners.
The sin which makes you sad and repentant is more liked by Allah than the good deed which turns you arrogant.
A girl is a good deed and a boy is a bounty. Good deeds are rewarded while people are held accountable for bounties.
Patience is of two kinds: patience over what pains you, and patience against what you covet.
The vision of the eye is limited; the vision of the heart transcends all barriers of time and space.
There is no greater wealth than wisdom, no greater poverty than ignorance; no greater heritage than culture and no greater support than consultation.
Always consider your intellect to be lacking; otherwise too much faith in it surely leads to error.
