SHAFAQNA – Imam Ali (AS) said: Death is better than having an undignified and demeaning life (meaning a person must do his/her best to have a dignified life); being content with less is better than asking people for help. There are days when the world seems to be in your favour whilst other days against you, so when it is in your favour do not overindulge (on worldly things) or be rebellious; and when it is not in your favour, be patient [1].
[1] Nahjul Balaghah, Wisdom 396.