hadith 2272
Imam Ali (AS) said, The greatest wisdom is for the human being to know himself and to remain within his limits.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : أفْضَلُ الحِكْمَةِ مَعْرِفَةُ الإنْسانِ نَفْسَهُ وَ وُقُوفُهُ عِنْدَ قَدْرِهِ

Similar narrations

  • Ghurar al-Ḥikam #6267 Imam Ali (AS) said, The most excellent cognizance is the human beings cognizance of himself.
  • Mīzān al-Ḥikma #1501 Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘The best of manners is for man to stop at his limits and to not exceed his status.
  • Ghurar al-Ḥikam #8146 Imam Ali (AS) said, How good it is for a servant to know his status and not to overstep his limits!
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