To get what you love, you must first be patient with what you hate.

Men have such a good opinion of themselves, of their mental superiority and intellectual depth; they believe themselves so skilled in discerning the true from the false, the path of safety from those of error, that they should be forbidden as much as possible the perusal of philosophic writings.

Do not allow your heart to take pleasure with the praises of people, nor be saddened by their condemnation.

A man of bad character punishes his own soul.

Neglect not your time, nor use it haphazardly; on the contrary you should bring yourself to account. Structure your litanies and other practices during each day and night. This is how to bring about the spiritual blessing (baraka) in each period. If each of your breaths is a priceless jewel, Be not like the deceived fools who are joyous because each day their wealth increases while their life grows ever shorter.

If you do not prepare now for the Afterlife, then when will you do so?

Knowledge exists potentially in the human soul like the seed in the soil; by learning the potential becomes actual.