A moment of patience in a moment of anger prevents a thousand moments of regret.
Ali Ibn Abi TalibRead
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 he glorified, has placed hidden secrets, which they are forbidden to reveal.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Not all knowledge should be shared with everyone; discernment in sharing is key.
This quote emphasizes the importance of discretion when it comes to sharing knowledge. It suggests that while knowledge is a blessing, it should not be indiscriminately shared with everyone; instead, one should be discerning about who receives certain insights, recognizing that some individuals may have a deeper understanding or hidden truths that should remain confidential.
Themes
KnowledgeWisdomDiscretionSecretsSharing
In practice
Example use cases
During a seminar about personal development, to remind attendees to be mindful of whom they share their knowledge with.
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