Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘If an act of courtesy is done unto you, then be sure to remember it, and if you do an act of courtesy unto someone else, then be sure to forget it.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ): إذا صُنِعَ إلَيكَ مَعروفٌ فَاذكُرْ ، إذا صَنَعتَ مَعروفاً فَانْسَهُ .
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Ghurar al-Ḥikam #1927Imam Ali (AS) said, When you do a good turn [to someone], forget it.
Ghurar al-Ḥikam #1924Imam Ali (AS) said, When a good turn has been done to you then publicize it.
Ghurar al-Ḥikam #1926Imam Ali (AS) said, When a good turn is done to you, recall it.