Attributed quotes — Ali
d. 661
28 quotes
The ignorant man does not understand the learned for he has never been learned himself.
One's obedience to God is proportionate to one's wisdom.
To respect the learned is to respect God.
Truth means conformity of speech with the Divine mode of working.
To fight against one's own desires is highest wisdom.
To fulfill promises is the highest form of integrity.
He is really wise whose actions reflect his words.
Humility is one of the nets spread by real greatness.
Boasting issues from small minds.
The learned man understands the ignorant for he was once ignorant for he was once ignorant himself.
The innumerable fools have made the learned very scarce.
Knowledge gives life to the soul.
Knowledge creates fear of God.
Humility is the product of knowledge.
Friendship is impossible with a liar.
Enemity is the occupation of fools.
Attribution
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