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.

Imam Ali ( a.s )

If you overpower your enemy, then pardon him by way

of thankfulness to Allah, for being able to subdue him.

Imam Ali ( a.s )

Unfortunate is he who cannot gain a few sincere friends

during his life and more unfortunate is the one who

has gained them and then lost them (through his deeds).

Imam Ali ( a.s )

When you get ill do not get nervous about it

and try as much as possible to be hopeful.

Imam Ali ( a.s )

A fool's mind is at the mercy of his tongue and

a wise man's tongue is under the control of his mind.

Imam Ali ( a.s )

Contentment is the capital which will never diminish.

Imam Ali ( a.s )

Lack of friends means, stranger in one's own country.

Imam Ali ( a.s )

The wiser a man is, the less talkative will he be.

Imam Ali ( a.s )

Value of each man depends upon the art and skill which he has attained.

Imam Ali ( a.s )