محمد بن علي الباقر عليه السلام

Imam Baqir (a.s) said: “Whosever's outward appearance is better than his inner self, his balance of good deeds will be light in the Hereafter.”

“In the Torah it is of the words of Allah, the Most Majestic, the Most Holy, to Moses ibn ‘Imran, ‘O Moses, keep My secret as secret in your secrecy. Demonstrate gentleness from Me in your public life toward your enemy and My enemy among My creatures. Do not express My secret (condemnation of the enemy) for Me before them and in public that, consequently, your enemy and My enemy join to abuse Me.’”

Amir al-Mu’minin (as) said: He who places himself in a position of suspicion should not blame those who think ill of him. He who keeps his secret has the choice in his own hands. Any conversation that exceeds two people will spread. Think the best of your brother’s words until what you hear from him overcomes that. Do not assume the worst of a word spoken by your brother when you can find a good interpretation for it. Seek out true brothers and increase your ties with them, for they are a resource in times of ease and a shield in times of adversity. Consult those who fear God in your matters. Love brothers according to their piety. Beware of wicked women, and be cautious even of the best among them. If they command you to do good, contradict them so they do not become bold with you regarding evil.