Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘Get away from me, O World! Your rein is on your own shoulders as I have released myself from your ditches, removed myself from your snares and avoided walking into your slippery places.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ): إليكِ عَنِّي يا دنيا ، فحَبلُكِ على غارِبِكِ ، قدِ انسَلَلتُ مِن مَخالِبِكِ ، وأفلَتُّ مِن حَبائلِكِ ، واجتَنَبتُ الذَّهابَ في مداحِضِكِ....
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Nahj al-Balāgha #1425A part of the same which is the end of the letter : Get away from me, O’ world. Your rein is on your own shoulders as I have released myself...