Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib: To whatever extent a person's knowledge increases, his attention will be turned more towards his soul.

To whatever extent a person's knowledge increases, his attention will be turned — Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib

To whatever extent a person's knowledge increases, his attention will be turned more towards his soul.

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