Muhammad b. Ismaa’eel (al-Bukhari) had many praiseworthy qualities, but three of them in particular defined his character: he spoke very little; he was not covetous of what other people had; and he did not occupy himself in the affairs of people, but instead, he dedicated all his time to knowledge.

—Muhammad b. Abu Haatim describing Imam al-Bukhari

Siyar A’laam An-Nubalaa (12/448)

(Read on pg 37, Salaahud-Deen ibn ‘Alee ibn ‘Abdul-Maujood, The Biography of Imam Bukhaaree. Darussalam. Riyadh: 2005.)