The truthful person [is one who] restricts his speech, food, sleep, and mixing with others [to only that which is necessary].
Tag: characteristics
The example of the believer is like the pearl
The example of the believer is like the pearl; wherever it is [found], its beauty is with it (i.e. wherever they may be, their beautiful character accompanys them).
Too much talking and too much eating
Two characteristics harden the heart: too much talking and too much eating.
Three essential characteristics
You will not be a scholar until you possess three characteristics.