Hawzah News Agency – The commander of the faithful, Imam Ali peace be upon him says:
السَّخاءُ أن تَكونَ بمالِكَ مُتَبَرِّعاً وعن مالِ غَيرِكَ مُتَوَرِّعاً.
'Generosity is that you contribute willingly from your own wealth, and restrain yourself from other people's wealth.'
Source: Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 1928