Imam Ali (AS) said, A leader needs a wise mind, an eloquent tongue and a heart that is steadfast in the establishment of truth.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : يَحتاجُ الإمامُ إلى قَلْب عَقُول وَ لِسان قَؤُول وَ جَنان على إقامَةِ الحَقِّ صَؤُول
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Mīzān al-Ḥikma #2339Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘The Imam needs a wise heart, an expressive tongue and a staunch soul [i.e. authority] in establishing the truth.