hadith 3591
Imam Ali (AS) said, 'The one who associates with the ruler is like one who rides a lion. He is envied for his [high position], and yet only he best knows his [unstable situation].
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ): صاحِبُ السُّلطانِ كَراكِبِ الأسَدِ، يُغبَطُ بمَوقِعِهِ ، وهُو أعلَمُ بِمَوضِعِهِ.

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