 patience is of two types the highest of them is to be patient with what you hope will bring you profit in the end. forbearance is of two types the noblest of them is your forbearance with someone who is less than you. truthfulness is of two types the greatest of them is your truthfulness in what harms you. loyalty is of two types the most sublime of them is your loyalty to someone you do not hope for or fear. whoever is known for his truthfulness people will follow him. whoever is attributed to forbearance will be clothed in the garment of dignity awe and the splendor of majesty. whoever is known for his loyalty groups will trust him. whoever is honored by patience will attain great matters.
والصبر صبران فأعلاهما أن تصبر على ما ترجو فيه الغنم في العاقبة. والحلم حلمان فأشرفهما حلمك عمن هو دونك. والصدق صدقان أعظمهما صدقك فيما يضرك. والوفاء وفاءان أسناهما وفاؤك لمن لا ترجوه ولا تخافه. فإن من عرف بالصدق صار الناس له أتباعا، ومن نسب إلى الحلم ألبس ثوب الوقار والهيبة وأبهة الجلالة، ومن عرف بالوفاء استنامت بالثقة به الجماعات ومن استعز بالصبر نال جسيمات الأمور.