Imam Ali (AS) said, Verily the value of asking is greater than the worth of what is given, so do not regard that which you give as much, for it will never be equal to the humiliation of asking.
Ghurar al-Ḥikam #2053Imam Ali (AS) said, Never regard what you give as great, even if it is substantial, for indeed the extent of [humiliation undergone through]...