٣٦٥. وَقَالَ (عليه ‏السلام): الْفِكْرُ مرْآةٌ صَافِيَةٌ، وَالِاعْتِبَارُ مُنْذِرٌ نَاصِحٌ، وَكَفَى أَدَباً لِنَفْسِكَ تَجَنُّبُكَ مَا كَرِهْتَهُ لِغَيْرِكَ.

365. Amīr al-mu’minīn, peace be upon him, said: Imagination is a clear mirror, and the taking of lessons (from things around) provides warning and counsel. It is enough for improving yourself that you should avoid what you consider bad in others.

365. La pensée est un miroir clair. Ecoutez les avis et en profiter est un avertissement qui donne conseil. Tu seras assez poli si tu évites ce que tu ne veux pas pour autrui.

Nahj al-Balāgha

Chapter #365