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Imam Ali (AS) said, How can one who deceives himself give sincere advice to others?
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : كَيْفَ يَنْصَحُ غَيْرَهُ مَنْ يَغُشَّ نَفْسَهُ ؟!
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