hadith
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Imam Ali (AS) said, The kings courtier is like a person who is riding on a lion, people are envious of his status while he is more aware of his own [dangerous] position.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : صاحِبُ السُّلْطانِ كَراكِبِ الأسَدِ يُغْبَطُ بِمَوْقِفِهِ وَ هُوَ أعْرَفُ بِمَوْضِعِهِ
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