Ja'far al-Sadiq

“A learned person among ignorant people, is like a live person among the dead.”

“One who does not use his intelligence will not succeed and one who does not use his knowledge will have no intellect. One who understands will attain nobility and excellence, and one who is tolerant will triumph. Knowledge is a shield (against evil), truth begets honour and ignorance disgrace, understanding is distinction, generosity is salvation and good manners command love and respect.”

“Having the foresight to plan to earn a living, is half of the peace and leisure in life.”

“The person who is aware of the present situations of his time, will never get involved with falsifying and wrongdoing.”

“Paying visits to ones own relatives prolongs the life of a person and prevents poverty and indigence.”

“Whenever the mind of a person is rectified, he becomes strong and powerful in appearance.”

“There are three things that signify the magnanimity of a person: good temper, patience, and to avoid aggressive gaze.”

“Immorality and surliness makes the human's life miserable and bitter.”

“Be careful to have truthful friends and try to obtain them, for they are your support when you are in welfare, and your advocator when you have misfortune.”