“Being sociable and affable with people brings kindness and friendship.”
Muhammad al-Baqir (677–733) fifth of the Twelve Shia Imams
Ibn Shu’ba al-Harrani, Tuhaf al-'Uqul, p. 306
“Being cheerful and affable with people is by itself half of wisdom.”
Majlisi, Bihārul Anwār, vol.76, p. 60
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