There are four types of oceans. Passions are the ocean of sins, the self (nafs) is the ocean of lust, death is the ocean of life, and the grave is the ocean of distress
Earning of livelihood by following some profession is better than living on charity.
Forgive people so that Allah may forgive you.
As long as you are pure of heart, you speak the truth.
Do not accept gifts; [because] that is bribery.
There is no goodness in people who don't give advice, and there is no goodness in people who don't like to be advised