Nahj al-Balāgha #1957401. Amīr al-mu’minīn, peace be upon him, said: Nearness with people in their manners brings about safety from their evil.
Ghurar al-Ḥikam #3078Imam Ali (AS) said, Be amicable with the people and you will be secure from their tribulations and will remain safe from their sly plots.