Desires make slaves out of kings and patience makes kings out of slaves.
Al-GhazaliRead
Do not dispute with anyone in any matter as far as possible. For in argumentation lies much harm and its evil is greater than its benefit.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Avoid engaging in disputes as they can cause more harm than benefit. Focus on maintaining peace rather than proving a point.
This quote by Al-Ghazali emphasizes the importance of avoiding arguments and disputes in our daily interactions. He suggests that engaging in arguments often leads to more negativity and harm than any potential benefit gained, encouraging individuals to prioritize harmony over victory in discussions.
Themes
DisputeArgumentationHarmBenefitPeace
In practice
Example use cases
During a team meeting, you could reference this quote to suggest avoiding contentious debates.
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