Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib: The mind of a wise man is the safest custody of secrets; cheerfulness is the key to friendship; patience and forbearance

The mind of a wise man is the safest custody of secrets; cheerfulness is the key — Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib

The mind of a wise man is the safest custody of secrets; cheerfulness is the key to friendship; patience and forbearance will conceal many defects.

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