Nahj al-Balagha Hadith n. 5

Selections from The Sayings and Preaching of Amir al-Muminin Ali ibn Abi Talib (Peace Be Upon Him) Including His Replies to Questions and Maxims Expressed for Various Purposes
Translated by Sayyid Ali Reza

وَقَالَ (عليه‏ السلام):

Amir al-mu'minin, peace be upon him, said:

الْعِلْمُ وِرَاثَةٌ كَرِيمَةٌ

Knowledge is a venerable estate;

وَ الْآدَابُ حُلَلٌ مُجَدَّدَةٌ

good manners are new dresses;

وَ الْفِكْرُ مِرْآةٌ صَافِيَةٌ.

and thinking is clear mirror.