Ali Zayn al-Abidin (659–713) Great-grandson of the Prophet Muhammad
Ibn Shu’ba al-Harrani, Tuhaf al-'Uqul, p. 287.
Religious wisdom
“The true value of a person doesn't reside in what he possesses, but in the gift of his actions: presence, attention, affection and respect.”
— Prevale
Original: Il vero valore di una persona non risiede in ciò che possiede, ma nel dono delle sue azioni: presenza, attenzione, affetto e rispetto.
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From the Aphorisms http://www.prevale.net/aphorisms.html page of the official website of Prevale <br class="br">Original: (it) Oggigiorno i veri trasgressori sono coloro che possiedono dei valori.