 it was said to habib almadinah what is the wound that never heals? she said the need of the noble for the ignoble but he does not benefit him. she was asked what is humiliation? she said the noble standing at the door of the ignoble and not being allowed in. she was asked what is honor? she said the belief that favors are on the necks of men and that successors remain on successors.
قيل لحبي المدينة ما الجرح الذي لا يندمل؟ قالت حاجة الكريم إلى اللئيم ثم لا يجدي عليه. قيل لها فما الذل؟ قالت وقوف الشريف بباب الدنيء ثم لا يؤذن له. قيل لها فما الشرف؟ قالت اعتقاد المنن في أعناق الرجال، تبقى للأعقاب في الأعقاب.