hadith
7901
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Imam Ali (AS) said, Verily opportunities pass away [quickly] like the clouds, so seize them when they arise in the gates of good, otherwise they will turn into regrets.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : إنَّ الفُرَصَ تَمُرُّ مَرَّ السَّحابِ فَانْتَهِزُوها إذا أمْكَنَتْ في أبْوابِ الخَيْرِ وَإلاّ عادَتْ نَدَماً
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- Mīzān al-Ḥikma #2873 Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘Opportunity passes away quickly the way clouds pass.
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