Nahj al-Balagha Hadith n. 13

Selections from The Sayings and Preaching of Amir al-Muminin Ali ibn Abi Talib (Peace Be Upon Him) Including His Replies to Questions and Maxims Expressed for Various Purposes.
Translated by Sayyid Ali Reza

وَقَالَ (عليه ‏السلام):

Amir al-mu'minin, peace be upon him, said:

إِذَا وَصَلَتْ إِلَيْكُمْ أَطْرَافُ النِّعَمِ

When you get (only) small favours

فَلَا تُنَفِّرُوا أَقْصَاهَا بِقِلَّةِ الشُّكْرِ.

do not push them away through lack of gratefulness.