Nahj al-Balāgha 1, narration 51

al-Sharīf al-Raḍī · Wisdom in speech versus foolish impulsivity

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Arabic text

٤٠. وَقَالَ (عليه ‏السلام) : لِسَانُ الْعَاقِلِ وَرَاءَ قَلْبِهِ، وَقَلْبُ الْأَحْمَقِ وَرَاءَ لِسَانِهِ.

Translation

40. Amīr al-mu’minīn, peace be upon him, said: The tongue of the wise man is behind his heart, and the heart of the fool is behind his tongue.

Translation: Sayed Ali Raza — published with the edition, reproduced verbatim.

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