Trust in Allah, but tie your camel.

If you overpower your enemy, then pardon him by way of thankfulness to Allah, for being able to subdue him.

The sin which makes you sad and repentant is more liked by Allah than the good deed which turns you arrogant.

Dreams, ideas, and plans not only are an escape, they give me purpose, a reason to hang on.

Be not surprised if thou findest thyself in possession of unexpected wealth. Allah will provide an unexpected use for it.

Yes, I have cherished my "demagogue" role. I know that societies often have killed the people who have helped to change those societies. And if I can die having bought any light, having exposed any meaningful truth that will help to destroy the racist cancer that is maligant in the body of America - then, all of the credit is due to Allah. Only the mistakes have been mine.