Wisdom in speech versus foolish impulsivity

Nahj al-Balāgha|Volume 1|Book 3|Chapter 40
Nahj al-Balāgha

Book 3, Chapter 40

Wisdom in speech versus foolish impulsivity

٤٠. وَقَالَ (عليه ‏السلام) : لِسَانُ الْعَاقِلِ وَرَاءَ قَلْبِهِ، وَقَلْبُ الْأَحْمَقِ وَرَاءَ لِسَانِهِ.
40. Amīr al-mu’minīn, peace be upon him, said: The tongue of the wise man is behind his heart, and the heart of the fool is behind his tongue.