When the belly is empty, the body becomes spirit; and when it is full, the spirit becomes body.
SAADIEvery leaf of the tree becomes a page of the book, once the heart is opened and it has learnt to read.
More Saadi Quotes
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Whenever you argue with another wiser than yourself in order that others may admire your wisdom, they will discover your ignorance.
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The stranger has no friend, unless it be a stranger.
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A little beauty is preferable to much wealth.
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A lovely face is the solace of wounded hearts and the key of locked-up gates.
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Oh God, I say not hear my prayers! I say: Blot with forgiving pen my sins away!
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Whatever makes an impression on the heart seems lovely in the eye.
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A friend whom you have been gaining during your whole life, you ought not to be displeased with in a moment. A stone is many years becoming a ruby – take care that you do not destroy it in an instant against another stone.
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The world is not a courtroom There is no judge no jury no plaintiff. This is a caravan filled with eccentric beings telling wondrous stories about God.
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Joy and sorrow, beauty and deformity, equally pass away.
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People are crying up the rich and variegated plumage of the peacock, and he is himself blushing at the sight of his ugly feet.
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I fear God and next to God I mostly fear them that fear him not.
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Shut the door of that house of pleasure which you hear resounding with the loud voice of a woman.
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Virtue is in the mind, not in the appearance.
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A traveler without knowledge is a bird without wings.
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An enemy to whom you show kindness becomes your friend.
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