Maxims of Imam Hussein A.S
part 8
106 - Telling lies is a sign of weakness. (Tarikh al-Yakoobi , Vol. 2 , Najaf press , P. 246 , line 9)
107 - " People's secrets are properties held in trust with you." (Tarikh al-Yakoobi, Vol. 2, Najaf press , P. 246 , line 9)
108 - "Your neighbours are like your relatives." (Tarikh al-Yakoobi, Vol. 2 , Najaf press , P. 246 , line 9)
109 - Aiding (others) is (a sign of) truthfulness. (Tarikh al-Yakoobi, Vol. 2 , Najaf press , P. 246 , line 9)
110 - " Working grants you experience."(Tarikh al-Yakoobi, Vol. 2 , Najaf press , P. 246)
111 - Good manner is (counted as) a worship. (Tarikh al-Yakoobi, Vol. 2, Najaf press , P. 246 , Line 9)
112 - Silence is an ornament (for man) (Tarikh al-Yakoobi, Vol. 2 , P. 246)
113 - Greediness is poverty. (Tarikh al-Yakoobi, Vol. 2, P. 246)
114 - Generosity is prosperity. (Tarikh al-Yakoobi, Vol. 2, P. 246)
115 - Moderation is wisdom. (Tarikh al-Yakoobi, Vol. 2 , Najaf press , P. 246 , Line 9)
116 - Once Imam (A.S.) advised Ibn- Abbas:" Do not talk about something which does not concern you , because I fear that you commit a sin , and do not talk in what concerns you unless there is an occasion for it. Very often a speaker is criticized for telling the truth (for it was not on the right occasion.) (Biharol Anwar, Vol. 78, P. 127)
117 - Do not argue with two types of people: the patient and the stupid; the former will beat you, and the latter will bother you. (Biharol Anwar, Vol. 78 , P. 127)
118 - In your friend's absence, speak of him the way that you like him to speak of you in your absence. (Biharol Anwar, Vol. 78 , P. 127)
119 - Death with dignity is better than life with humility. (Biharol Anwar, Vol. 44 , P. 192)
120 - Continuous experience increases intellect, honour and piety. (Biharol Anwar, Vol. 78 , P. 128)
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