If you want to know the religion of a man, do not look at how much he prays and fasts, rather, look at how he treats people.

- Ja'far Al-Sadiq

The death of the self lies in the life of the heart

- Ja'far Al-Sadiq

Whoever attacks a matter without knowledge cuts off his own nose.

- Ja'far Al-Sadiq

Being cheerful and affable with people is by itself half of wisdom.

- Ja'far Al-Sadiq