نهج البلاغه حکمت 207
If someone's deeds lower his position, his pedigree cannot elevate it.If someone's deeds lower his position, his pedigree cannot elevate it.
وَ قَالَ علیه السلام مَن أَبطَأَ بِهِ عَمَلُهُ لَم یُسرِع بِهِ نَسَبُهُ