Quotes from Ibn Hazm

No one is moved to act, or resolves to speak a single word, who does not hope by means of this action or word to release anxiety from his spirit.

What indicates a person's weak religion and fear of God, is that he seeks for an opinion that suits his desire.

And though the years before I die Stretch out interminably, I Shall only count my life in truth As that brief hour of happy youth.

Knowledge no longer exists if one has ignored the attributes of the Almighty Great Creator.

Truthfulness is composed of justice and courage.

Anyone who rises above the things of this world, to which you kneel, is mightier than you.

If your pride leads you to boast, you will be doubly guilty, because your intelligence will have shown that it is incapable of controlling your pride.

The wise man knows the only fitting price for his soul is a place in Paradise.

Anyone who criticizes you cares about your friendship. Anyone who makes light of your faults cares nothing about you.