Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech

Destruction And Damage

Destruction and damage-العَطَب والمعاطب

1. Sometimes there is destruction is under what is sought.

1ـ رُبَّ عَطَب تَحْتَ طَلَب.

2. Embarking on acts that lead to [places of] destruction is the symbol of foolishness.

2ـ رُكُوبُ المَعاطِبِ عُنْوانُ الحَماقَةِ.

3. Many a person is destroyed after having remained safe [and survived a disaster].

3ـ رُبَّ عاطِب بَعْدَ السَّلامَةِ.