He who busies himself with things other than improvement of his own self becomes perplexed in darkness and entangled in ruin. His evil spirits immerse him deep in vices and make his bad actions seem handsome.
Ali ibn Abi TalibHad 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.
Ali ibn Abi TalibA girl is a good deed and a boy is a bounty. Good deeds are rewarded while people are held accountable for bounties.
Ali ibn Abi Talib