Nahj al-Balagha Hadith n. 91

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:

إِنَّ هذِهِ الْقُلُوبَ تَمَلُّ

The hearts get weary

كَمَا تَمَلُّ الاْبْدَانُ،

as bodies get weary;

فَابْتَغُوا لَهَا طَرَائِفَ الْحِكْمَةِ.

so look for beautiful wise sayings for them (to dispel their weariness).