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"Tell yourselves of neither poverty nor a long lifetime, for whoever tells himself of poverty becomes miserly. Whoever tells himself of a long lifetime becomes greedy.":309

— Musa al-Kadhim

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Human beings have not been given anything higher than wisdom and intellect.

Cheerfulness and good nature, purge hatred and rancour.

The sleep of a wise man is far better than the worship of an ignorant one during the night.

Consultation with a wise advisor is a blessing, grace, guidance and success.

Everything has a tax, and the tax for the bodies is recommended fasting.

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