The beginning of knowledge is the intention, then listening, then understanding, then action, then preservation, and then spreading it.
Abdullah ibn MubarakPerhaps a great deed is belittled by an intention. And perhaps a small deed, by sincere intention, is made great
Abdullah ibn MubarakHow often it is that a small action becomes great by its intention. And how often it is that a great action becomes small by its intention.
Abdullah ibn Mubarak