It is narrated from Hazrat Atiyyah Sa'di (may Allah be pleased with him) that I heard the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) say: The giving hand is better than the lower (receiving) hand.
Hadith Referenceمسند احمد / مسند الشاميين / 17983
Hadith Gradingحکم دارالسلام:صحيح لغيره، وهذا إسناد حسن فى الشواهد لأجل محمد بن عطية