Anyone who rises above the things of this world, to which you kneel, is mightier than you.

No one is moved to act, or resolves to speak a single word, who does not hope by means of this action or word to release anxiety from his spirit.

Two kinds of people live a life without care: one kind are extremely worthy of praise, the other kind are extremely worthy of criticism. The first are those who care nothing for the pleasures of the world and the second (i.e. those who are deserving of criticism) care nothing for haya or modesty.

Glad-tidings to he who knows his own faults more than other people know it.

The wise man knows the only fitting price for his soul is a place in Paradise.

One hour of neglect can undo a year of pious effort.

What indicates a person’s weak religion and fear of God, is that he seeks for an opinion that suits his desire.