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:
كُنْ سَمَحاً
Be generous
وَلاَ تَكُنْ مُبَذِّراً،
but not extravagant;
وَكُنْ مُقَدِّراً
be thrifty but
وَلاَ تَكُنْ مُقَتِّراً.
not miserly.
