Explore Arabic traditional proverbsReviewed 2026-09-27
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A generous giver is worth more than the gold they give.
- Literal wording
Better than gold is the one who gives gold generously.
- Meaning and lesson
The generosity behind a valuable gift deserves greater admiration than the gift itself.
- When it is used
Used to praise someone who freely gives something valuable, with the emphasis on the giver’s character rather than the gift’s price.
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