Whoever has his foe at his mercy, and does not kill him, is his own enemy
SAADIWhoever gives advice to a heedless man is himself in need of advice.
More Saadi Quotes
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Human beings are members of a whole, In creation of one essence and soul. If one member is afflicted with pain, Other members uneasy will remain. If you have no sympathy for human pain, The name of human you cannot retain.
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You who feel no pain at the suffering of others It is not fitting for you to be called human.
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When the belly is empty, the body becomes spirit; and when it is full, the spirit becomes body.
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The rose and the thorn, and sorrow and gladness are linked together.
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Reveal not every secret you have to a friend, for how can you tell but that friend may hereafter become and enemy. And bring not all mischief you are able to upon an enemy, for he may one day become your friend.
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Be not in the desire of thine own ease.
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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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The hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.
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He who is indifferent to the suffering of others is a traitor to that which is truly human.
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Holiness comes by holy deeds. Not starving flesh of daily needs.
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It is safer to be silent than to reveal one’s secret to any one, and telling him not to mention it.
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Take care what you say before a wall, as you cannot tell who may be behind it.
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The remedy against want is to moderate your desires.
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Ants, fighting together, will vanquish the lion.
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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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