The Sayings And Preaching of Al-Imam Ali (p.b.u.h) – Part 14

Al-Imam Ali (p.b.u.h), said:

Hadith n. 53
53. Amir al-mu’minin, peace be upon him, said: Generosity is that which is by one’s own initiative, because giving on being asked is either out of self-respect or to avoid rebuke.

Hadith n. 54
54. Amir al-mu’minin, peace be upon him, said: There is no wealth like wisdom, no destitution like ignorance, no inheritance like refinement and no support like consultation.

Hadith n. 55
55. Amir al-mu’minin, peace be upon him, said: Patience is of two kinds, patience over what pains you, and patience against what you covet.

Source: https://www.al-islam.org/nahjul-balagha-part-2-letters-and-sayings