Knowledge is of two kinds: that which is absorbed and that which is heard. And that which is heard does not profit if it is not absorbed.

O World, try to deceive someone else. Are you trying to tempt me or attract me? No way! I divorce you irrevocably. Your time is short and you are insignificant. Alas! The provision is little, the journey is long and the way is lonely.

The highest person is he who is of most use to humankind.

Had there not been five bad qualities, all the people would have been righteous. Contentment with ignorance; love for worldly life; miserliness inspite of much wealth; ostentation in (good) deeds; and pride in their own intelligence.

Do for this life as if you live forever, do for the afterlife as if you will die tomorrow.

A True friend is one who sees a fault, gives you advice and who defends you in your absence.

People are of two types, they are either your brothers in faith or your equals in humanity.