hadith
9182
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Imam Ali (AS) said, Excessive praise is flattery; it causes vainglory and brings one closer to heedlessness.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : كَثْرَةُ الثَّناءِ مَلَقٌ يُحْدِثُ الزَّهْوَ وَ يُدْني مِنَ الغِرَّةِ
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