Ali ibn Abi Talib
Cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad, as well as being the first Sh?‘ah Im?m and fourth Sunni Caliph.
Awaken your heart to kindness and mercy for the people and love and tenderness for them. Never, never act with them like a predatory beast which seeks to be satiated by devouring them, for the people fall into two categories: they are either your brethren in faith or your kindred in creation ... Do not ever say, 'I have been given authority' or 'My command should be obeyed.' Because it corrupts the heart, consumes one's faith, and invites calamities.
Do not get angry and lose your temper quickly over the mistakes and failures of those over whom you rule. On the contrary, be patient and sympathetic with them.
Understanding the knowledge and wisdom of the Qur'an is by far, higher than memorizing.
Recitation of the Qur'an without contemplation and thought is futile.
Anger and desire of vengeance are not going to be of much help to you in your administration.