Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib: One who rushes madly after inordinate desire, runs the risk of encountering destruction and death.

One who rushes madly after inordinate desire, runs the risk of encountering dest — Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib

One who rushes madly after inordinate desire, runs the risk of encountering destruction and death.

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