The Prophet (peace and blessings upon him and his family) said: “Surely, Allah does not withdraw knowledge from the people by erasing it from their minds; rather, He does so by taking away the learned people (from among them).” (Al-Amali)

Imam Ali (AS) said, “Truthfulness saves you even though you fear it, whereas lying ruins you even though you feel safe in it.” (Scale of Wisdom, h.#3465)

“I swear by My Honor, Majesty, Greatness, Grandeur, Light, and Highness of Position that no servant chooses My wants over his own desires without My angels protecting him; and establishing the Heavens and the Earth to provide for his sustenance; and pursuing his business and protecting his interests; and turning the tables around and making the world to turn out to be in his favor against his expectations.” (Mishkat al-Anwar – h. 40, Imam Baqir (AS) from the Prophet (PBUH) – hadith qudsi)

Imaam Ali (AS) said, “The scholar is one who never tires of gaining knowledge” (scale of wisdom, h. 4536)

“Believers are even nobler than the mountains since we can knock down the mountains and destroy them, but nothing can diminish a believer’s faith.” (Imam Jafar Sadiq (AS) – Mishkat h. #237)