Quotes from Ali bin Abu-Talib

A man's measure is his will.

If poverty was a man, I would have slain him.

You (humans) think that you are insignificant, while there is a great universe contained in you.

Debating an ignorant tires me.

Walk with your sickness,it wont walk you.

Understanding the knowledge and wisdom of the Qur'an is by far, higher than memorizing.

Reciter and listener of the Qur'an are alike in prize and reward.

Recitation of the Qur'an without contemplation and thought is futile.

To whatever extent a person's knowledge increases, his attention will be turned more towards his soul.

Associating with the wise and the knowledgeable people adds to the prestige of a person.

There is no knowledge and science like pondering and thought; and there is no prosperity and advancement like knowledge and science.

The weakest man is the one who is able to correct his moral defects, but doesn't take action.

There are so many highly esteemed ones who became miserable and humiliated just because of their bad temper and morals; and humble people who have attained eminence and the highest honors because of good temper and morals.

Have love for your friend up to a limit for it is possible he may turn into your enemy some day; and hate your enemy up to a limit for it is possible he may turn into your friend some day.

Inability is a disaster; patience is bravery; abstinence is a treasure, self-restraint is a shield; and the best companion is submission to Divine Will.

The best deed of a great man is to forgive and forget.