hadith 1588
Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘O people, take upon yourselves your own training, and turn away from the voracious dictates of your habits.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ): أيُّها النّاسُ، تَوَلَّوا مِن أنفُسِكُم تَأديبَها، وَاعدِلوا بِها عَن ضَرَاوَةِ عاداتِها.

Similar narrations

  • Ghurar al-Ḥikam #9935 Imam Ali (AS) said, Take it upon yourselves to discipline your souls and turn them away from their harmful habits.
  • Mīzān al-Ḥikma #1489 Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘Take charge of the discipline of your selves and shift them away from their rough habits.
  • Nahj al-Balāgha #1919 O’ people, take upon yourselves your own training and turn away from the dictates of your natural inclinations.
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