One should follow a man of wisdom who rebukes one for one's faults, as one would follow a guide to some buried treasure. To one who follows such a wise man, it will be an advantage and not a disadvantage.

The mentor can be identified by four things: by restraining you from wrongdoing, guiding you towards good actions, telling you what you ought to know, and showing you the path to heaven.

I call wise man who, while he is innocent , endures insults and blows with a patience equal to its strength.

There are no chains like hate...dwelling on your brother's faults multiplies your own. You are far from the end of your journey.

Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill.

The wind cannot shake a mountain. Neither praise nor blame moves the wise man.

Watering the flowers and the trees, whispering to them, talking to them. Then, they will grow to be more bright and luxuriant.