وَقَالَ (عليه السلام):
Amir al-mu'minin, peace be upon him, said:
الْحِلْمُ غِطَاءٌ سَاتِرٌ،
Forbearance is a curtain for covering,
وَالْعَقْلُ حُسَامٌ قَاطِعٌ،
and wisdom is a sharp sword.
فَاسْتُرْ خَلَلَ خُلُقِكَ بِحِلْمِكَ،
Therefore, conceal the weaknesses in your conduct with forbearance
وَقَاتِلْ هَوَاكَ بِعَقْلِكَ.
and kill your desires with your wisdom.
