Words of Greatness

The Sayings of Great Ones

• He who warns you is like one who brings you good news. Imam Ali (AS)
• Words are bound to you until you have spoken them; and once you have spoken them, you become bound by them. Therefore, guard your tongue as you guard your gold and silver, for it may happen that a single word can reject a blessing or attract one. Imam Ali (AS)
• How many a word may take a blessing away from you, and how many a phrase can spill blood. Imam Ali (AS)
• The hallmark of a wise person is that they do not say everything they know. Imam Ali (AS)
• There are many words that are more effective than an armed attack. Imam Ali (AS)
• That silence which is beneficial for you is better than speech that leads to your reproach. Imam Ali (AS)
• Our followers speak little and thoughtfully. Imam Sadiq (AS)
• In governing a state, mere knowledge and acceptance is not sufficient; rather, one must keep secrets out of reach of enemies and unauthorized insiders. Imam Sadiq (AS)
• Do not speak of what you do not know, nor of everything you know, for God Almighty has imposed certain obligations on your body that you will be questioned about on the Day of Judgment. Imam Ali (AS)
• As soon as you realize a mistake, turn back and confess to the error, for that is true human perfection. Imam Khomeini (RA)
• The slightest negligence in observing security principles is considered a great sin. Imam Khomeini (RA)
• A stringent and firm directive should be issued that no one is allowed to transmit classified information through these means. Supreme Leader
• A wise man told his son: "Take two things from me: do not speak without thinking, and do not act without intention." Sheikh Baha'i