For those who practise tyranny and deprive others of their rights, I will be harsh and stern, but for those who follow the law, I will be most soft and tender.

Do not be fooled by one who recites the Qurân. His recitation is but speech – but look to those who act according to it.

I have never regretted my silence. As for my speech, I have regretted it over and over again.

Acquire knowledge, and learn tranquility and dignity.

Seek knowledge and teach it to people. Learn dignity and tranquillity, and be humble towards those from whom you learn knowledge and be humble towards those to whom you teach it, and do not be tyrannical scholar otherwise your knowledge cannot be established because of your tyranny.

Avoidance of sin is lighter than the pain of remorse.

Sit with those who constantly repent, for they have the softest hearts.