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Imam Ali (AS) said, Merit is [acquired] by perfection [of character] and noble deeds, not through excessive wealth and eminent feats.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : اَلفَضِيلَةُ بِحُسْنِ الكَمالِ وَمَكارِمِ الأفْعالِ لابِكَثْرَةِ المالِ وَ جَلالَةِ الأعْمالِ