The Book and Writing

Imam Ali (AS) said, The book is one of the two interlocutors.

Imam Ali (AS) said, When you write something then take another look at it before putting a seal on it, for indeed [by putting a seal on it] you are only putting a seal on your intellect [as your intelligence will be gauged by your writing].

Imam Ali (AS) said, The writing of a man is the symbol of his intellect and the evidence of his merit.

Imam Ali (AS) said, The writing of a person is the gauge of his merit and the measure of his nobility.

Imam Ali (AS) said, How good an interlocutor a book is!

Imam Ali (AS) said, Writing is the interpreter of intention.

Imam Ali (AS) said, Books are the gardens of scholars.

Imam Ali (AS) said, Whoever takes solace [and delight] in [reading] books will never lack [any] solace.