hadith 1521
Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘The most miserly of people with his wares is the most liberal of them with his own reputation [in that he gives it up readily].
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ): أبخَلُ النّاسِ بِعَرضِهِ ، أسخاهُم بِعِرضِهِ.

Similar narrations

  • Ghurar al-Ḥikam #1011 Imam Ali (AS) said, The most miserly with his possessions is the most generous with his honour.
  • Mīzān al-Ḥikma #886 Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘The most miserly person with regards to his wealth is the most liberal in squandering away his reputation.
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