The Sayings And Preaching of Al-Imam Ali (p.b.u.h)

Hadith n. 242

242. Amir al-mu’minin, peace be upon him, said: Fear Allah to some degree (even) though it be little; and set a curtain between you and Allah (even) though it be thin.

Hadith n. 243

243. Amir al-mu’minin, peace be upon him, said: When replies are numerous the correct point remains obscure. 58

Hadith n. 244

244. Amir al-mu’minin, peace be upon him, said: Surely in every blessing there is a right of Allah. If one discharges that right Allah increases the blessing, and if one falls short of doing so one stands in danger of losing the blessing.

Hadith n. 245

245. Amir al-mu’minin, peace be upon him, said: When capability increases, desire decreases.

Hadith n. 246

246. Amir al-mu’minin, peace be upon him, said: Keep on guard against the slipping away of blessings because not everything that runs away comes back.

Hadith n. 247

247. Amir al-mu’minin, peace be upon him, said: Generosity is more prompting to good than regard for kinship.

Source: https://www.al-islam.org/nahjul-balagha-part-2-letters-and-sayings