"The three most difficult deeds are:

1️⃣ To show generosity despite poverty (tight-handedness);

2️⃣ To adopt piety (righteousness) in solitude;

3️⃣ To speak the word of truth before a ruler from whom there is fear and apprehension of harm!"

— Imam Shafi'i (Rahmatullah Alaih)

(Sifat al-Safwah: 1/531)