hadith
2583
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Imam Ali (AS) said, Be careful not to love the fool, for he will surely harm you while he thinks that he is benefitting you and will annoy you while he thinks that he is pleasing you.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : إيّاكَ وَ مَوَّدَةَ الأحْمَقِ فَإنَّهُ يَضُرُّكَ مِنْ حَيْثُ يَرى أنَّهُ يَنْفَعُكَ وَيَسُوءُكَ وَ هُوَ يَرى انَّه يَسُرُّكَ
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