Hearts tire like bodies; seek refreshing wisdom

Nahj al-Balāgha|Volume 1|Book 3|Chapter 197

Nahj al-Balāgha

Book 3, Chapter 197

Hearts tire like bodies; seek refreshing wisdom

Hadith #244

١٩٧. وَقَالَ (عليه ‏السلام): إِنَّ هذِهِ الْقُلُوبَ تَمَلُّ كَمَا تَمَلُّ الْأَبْدَانُ، فَابْتَغُوا لَهَا طَرَائِفَ الْحِكْمَةِ.

197. Amīr al-mu’minīn, peace be upon him, said: The hearts become tired as the bodies become tired. You should therefore search for beautiful sayings for them (to enjoy by way of refreshment).