Victory through determination, thought, and secrecy

Nahj al-Balāgha|Volume 1|Book 3|Chapter 48

Nahj al-Balāgha

Book 3, Chapter 48

Victory through determination, thought, and secrecy

Hadith #62

٤٨. وَقَالَ (عليه ‏السلام): الظَّفَرُ بالْحَزْمِ، وَالْحَزْمُ بِإِجَالَةِ الرَّأْيِ، وَالرَّأْيُ بِتَحْصِينِ الْأَسْرَارِ.

48. Amīr al-mu’minīn, peace be upon him, said: Victory is by determination; determination is by the turning over of thoughts; and thoughts are formed by guarding secrets.