Ali ibn Abi Talib

People's hearts are like wild animals. They attach their selves to those that love and train them.

I was not created to be occupied by eating delicious foods like tied up cattle.

Do not share the knowledge with which you have been blessed with everyone in general, as you do with some people in particular; and know that there are some men in whom Allah, may He be glorified, has placed hidden secrets, which they are forbidden to reveal.

Abstinence from sins is better than seeking help afterwards.

No one has ever suffered from his people as I have.

The holder of authority is like the rider on a lion - he is envied for his position, but he well knows his position.