Hazrat Ali (Razi-Allah-Taala-Anho)

He who is greedy is disgraced; he who discloses his hardship will always be humiliated; he who has no control over his tongue will often have to face discomfort.

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.

When this world favors somebody, it lends him the attributes, and surpassing merits of others and when it turns its face away from him it snatches away even his own excellences and fame.

Live amongst people in such a manner that if you die they weep over you and if you are alive they crave for your company.

If you overpower your enemy, then pardon him by way of thankfulness to Allah, for being able to subdue him.

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

Overlook and forgive the weaknesses of the generous people because if they fall down, Allah will help them.

To render relief to the distressed and to help the oppressed make amends for great sins.

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Courtesy: www.al-Islam.org