Be generous but not extravagant, be frugal but not miserly.

The best kind of wealth is to give up inordinate desires.

A wise man first thinks and then speaks and a fool speaks first and then thinks.

If you overpower your enemy, then pardon him by way of thankfulness to Allah, for being able to subdue him.

Unfortunate is he who cannot gain a few sincere friends during his life and more unfortunate is the one who has gained them and then lost them (through his deeds).

Live amongst people in such a manner that if you die they weep over you and if you are alive they crave for your company.