Every person thinks his own intellect perfect, and his own child handsome.
SAADIHoliness comes by holy deeds. Not starving flesh of daily needs.
More Saadi Quotes
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The rose and the thorn, and sorrow and gladness are linked together.
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The remedy against want is to moderate your desires.
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The stranger has no friend, unless it be a stranger.
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He who learns, and makes no use of his learning, is a beast of burden with a load of books. Does the ass comprehend whether he carries on his back a library or a bundle of faggots?
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In the sea there are countless treasures, But if you desire safety, it is on the shore.
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When a man appreciates only eating and sleeping, what excellence has he over the reptiles?
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Holiness comes by holy deeds. Not starving flesh of daily needs.
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Whoever gives advice to a heedless man is himself in need of advice.
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All human beings are limbs of the same body. God created them from the same essence. If one part of the body suffers pain, then the whole body is affected. If you are indifferent to this pain, you cannot be called a human being.
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God gives sleep to the bad, in order that the good may be undisturbed.
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Be generous, and pleasant-tempered, and forgiving; even as God scatter favors over thee, do thou scatter over the people.
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A handsome woman is a jewel; a good woman is a treasure.
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If a gem falls into mud it is still valuable. If dust ascends to heaven, it remains valueless.
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None can be so true to your secret as yourself.
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The sons of Adam are formed from dust; if not humble as the dust, they fall short of being men.
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