Al-Ghazali

"Knowledge is the life of the mind."

"The ink of the scholar is more holy than the blood of the martyr."

"Whoever knows himself knows his Lord."

"The greatest blessing after health is a faithful friend."

"Do not think that what is difficult for you to attain is impossible for others."

"Silence is the best reply to a fool."

"The tongue of the wise heals, while the tongue of the fool wounds."

"A man's worth is determined by his character, not his wealth."

"Time is a sword, if you do not cut it, it cuts you."

"The heart of the fool is in his mouth, while the mouth of the wise is in his heart."

"To know oneself is the beginning of wisdom."

"The pursuit of knowledge is a form of worship."

"Patience is the pillar of faith."

"Do not belittle anyone, for the smallest person can teach the greatest lesson."

"The hand of the giver is blessed above the hand of the receiver."

"True wealth is contentment of the soul."

"The greatest jihad is the struggle against one's own soul."

"A day without learning is a day wasted."

"Evil actions taken in the light of knowledge are worse than those taken in ignorance."

"The mirror is a teacher: if you want to know yourself, look in it."

"Fear is the beginning of wisdom."

"To love is to see yourself in another and to wish for them what you wish for yourself."

"Forgiveness is not the eradication of justice, but its highest form."

"The wise person does not give the right answer; he poses the right question."

"A man may be learned but without understanding, and understanding is better than learning."

"The best of people are those who benefit others."

"Do not become angry with him who reviles you, for in so doing you grant him power over you."

"Life is a test and a trial; how you respond defines your character."

"The sweetness of life is in the accomplishment of duty."

"True strength lies not in physical power, but in the control of one's desires."