Courtesy costs nothing, but buys everything.

Do not share the knowledge with which you have been blessed with everyone in general, as you do with some people in particular; and know that there are some men in whom Allah, may He he glorified, has placed hidden secrets, which they are forbidden to reveal.

Wealth tends to create enemies, whereas knowledge tends to warm hearts.

Everyone who is taken by death asks for more time, while everyone who still has time makes excuses for procrastination.

One who rushes madly after inordinate desire, runs the risk of encountering destruction and death.

The nourishment of body is food, while the nourishment of the soul is feeding others.

Thy lot or portion of life is seeking after thee; therefore be at rest from seeking after it.