Sayings · Good position conceals defects

al-Sharif al-Radi (d. 406 AH) · Thaqalayn library edition, reproduced verbatim

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Arabic text

٥١. وَقَالَ (عليه ‏السلام): عَيْبُكَ مَسْتُورٌ مَا أَسْعَدَكَ جَدُّكَ.

Original English translation

51. Amīr al-mu’minīn, peace be upon him, said: So long as your position is good, your defects will remain covered.

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