Al-Ghazali

Theologian-Philosopher Persian 1058 – 1111

Reconciled Islamic theology with Greek philosophy through mysticism.

392 quotes

"Justice delayed is justice denied."
Justice
"The motivated person sees opportunities; the unmotivated sees obstacles."
Motivation
"Inspiration strikes the prepared mind."
Inspiration
"The relationship that endures is built on honesty and kindness."
Relationships
"War is the failure of wisdom."
War
"Politics without morality is a path to destruction."
Politics
"Science explores the how; philosophy explores the why."
Philosophy
"Literature is the mirror of the human soul."
Literature
"Technology amplifies human nature, both good and bad."
Technology
"The perseverant person fails less often than the quitter."
Perseverance
"Gratitude is the remembrance of a grateful heart."
Gratitude
"The craftsman who creates beauty serves the divine."
Art
"Kindness is never wasted; it returns when least expected."
Kindness
"The voice of the oppressed echoes through eternity."
Justice
"A family united in love is a fortress against the world."
Family
"Love is the bridge between souls."
Love
"The wise person speaks little and listens much."
Wisdom
"Success is the accumulation of small victories."
Success
"The believer finds rest in remembrance of the divine."
Faith
"The humble heart is the dwelling place of wisdom."
"Time wasted cannot be reclaimed; use it wisely."
Time
"The truth, though delayed, will ultimately prevail."
Truth
"The truly wise person is one who knows themselves before attempting to know others."
Wisdom
"Silence is the best response to those who do not deserve your words."
Peace
"Knowledge without action is like a tree without fruit."
Knowledge
"The heart that is pure sees the divine in all creation."
Faith
"Do not grieve over what has passed, for time moves only forward."
Time
"True strength lies not in the body, but in the mastery of one's desires."
Strength
"The scholar's ink is more valuable than the martyr's blood when used for truth."
Truth
"Patience is the crown of the virtuous."
Patience