Al-Ghazali

Theologian-Philosopher Persian 1058 – 1111

Reconciled Islamic theology with Greek philosophy through mysticism.

392 quotes

"The servant of God does not despair; he trusts in divine mercy."
Hope
"Envy is a disease of the heart."
Wisdom
"The greatest gift you can give is your time."
Relationships
"Knowledge without action is like a tree without fruit."
Education
"The path to God is through the heart, not the intellect alone."
Faith
"Happiness is not found in possessions, but in peace of mind."
Happiness
"To teach is to learn twice."
Education
"The company of the righteous elevates, while the company of the wicked degrades."
Friendship
"He who seeks knowledge seeks a responsibility."
Knowledge
"The tongue is a weapon; guard it well."
Wisdom
"Contentment is a treasure without end."
Gratitude
"The heart that is attached to the world cannot be attached to God."
Faith
"Pride is the mother of all vices."
"A single act of kindness is worth more than a thousand prayers."
Kindness
"The obstacle is the path."
Perseverance
"To understand others, one must first understand oneself."
Wisdom
"Greed is the root of all evil."
Truth
"The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago; the second best is now."
Time
"He who controls his anger is stronger than one who conquers a city."
Courage
"Truth is the foundation of all virtue."
Truth
"The wise learn from the mistakes of others; the fool learns from his own."
Wisdom
"Real beauty lies in the purity of the heart."
Beauty
"To forget a kindness is to be unkind."
Gratitude
"The soul is purified through knowledge and action."
Philosophy
"Love is the bridge between hearts."
Love
"Success is not in the destination, but in the journey and how you treat others along the way."
Success
"The mind is like a mirror; polish it daily with knowledge."
Knowledge
"A good friend is a reflection of yourself."
Friendship
"The greatest wealth is good health and peace of mind."
Health
"To change oneself is to change the world."
Change