It is reported that Al-Awzâî said, Follow the narrations [ways] of those who have preceded (the Salaf) even if people reject you; and beware of peoples...
It is reported that Al-Awzâî said, Follow the narrations [ways] of those who have preceded (the Salaf) even if people reject you; and beware of peoples opinions, even if they beautify them for you.
Al-Âjurrî, Kitâb Al-Sharîrah Vol.1 p138; Ibn Abd Al-Barr, Jâmi Bayân Al-Ilm wa Fadlihi Vol.3 p373.