"The best loved by God are those that are rich, yet have the humility of the poor, and those that are poor and have the magnanimity of the rich"
- Saadi
About this Quote
This quote by Saadi speaks to the concept that the most cherished by God are those who have the best qualities of both the abundant and the poor. Those who are rich should have the humbleness of the bad, acknowledging that their wealth is a true blessing from God and not something to be taken for granted. At the very same time, those who are poor must have the magnanimity of the rich, suggesting they must be generous with what they have and not resent those who have more. This quote is a pointer that God likes those who are humble and generous, regardless of their monetary status. It is a suggestion that we ought to make every effort to be humble and generous, no matter our scenarios. It is likewise a pointer that God likes all of us, and that we should strive to be the best variation of ourselves, no matter our monetary status.
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