Work and you will be strong; sit and you will stink.
[Moroccan Proverb]

Life is a matter of just a few days. Muster up some courage and do not fulfil your urge to sin. Make the urge of sin dry up in the rays of the sun of mujahadah (striving) just like how the sun in the sky dries up dung. If you do not fulfill the urge [...]

A gem is not polished without friction,
nor a man perfected without trials.
Chinese proverb

Dont worry about tomorrow,
rather worry about what you have put forward for tomorrow!

“If you take pride in your physical strength, remember that the mule, the donkey, and the bull are stronger than you and better suited to carrying heavy loads.
If you feel vain about the lightness of your running style, remember that the dog and the hare surpass you in this field.
It is extremely curious that rational [...]

The person who does not remember Allah goes and falls into every type of sin, and blurts out anything and everything that comes on his tongue. As for the person who remembers Allah all the time, he becomes dumb to vain talks and begins to have shame and respect for Allah.
Fatima Neshapuri

There is no worse sickness for the soul, o you who are proud, than this pretense of perfection.