Quote #183
One, who serves a person from whom he gets no reci- procal performance of duties, in fact, worships him.
More from Ali ibn Abi Talib
- Poverty is the worst form of death.
- One should not obey anyone against the commands of God.
- One, who guards his secrets has complete control over his affairs.
- Do not blame a man who delays in securing what are his just rights but blame lies on him who grasps the rights which do not belong to him.
- One, who is willful and conceited will suffer losses and calamities and one who seeks advice can secure advan- tages of many counsels.
- Conceit is a barrier to progress and improvement.
- One, who acquires power cannot avoid favouritism.
- Death is near and our mutual company is short.