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Forgiveness is commendable, but apply not ointment to the wound of an oppressor.

Saadi

When the belly is empty, the body becomes spirit; and when it is full, the spirit becomes body.
SAADI

Body Deep Empty Food Spirit Spiritual
He who is indifferent to the suffering of others is a traitor to that which is truly human.
SAADI

Different Human Suffering True
Be not so severe as to cause shyness, nor so clement as to encourage boldness.
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Bold Encouragement Shy
I fear God and next to God I mostly fear them that fear him not.
SAADI

Fear God Himself Intellectual Myself
A lovely face is the solace of wounded hearts and the key of locked-up gates.
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Appearance Face Heart Keys Love Wound
If a gem falls into mud it is still valuable. If dust ascends to heaven, it remains valueless.
SAADI

Change Fall Heaven Value Wisdom Worth
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.
SAADI

Care Destroy Friendship Life Moments
When a man appreciates only eating and sleeping, what excellence has he over the reptiles?
SAADI

Animal Eat Excellence Men Praise Sleep
Take care what you say before a wall, as you cannot tell who may be behind it.
SAADI

Care Listening Yourself
Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy.
SAADI

Difficult Easy Inspirational Patience Sports
Use a sweet tongue, courtesy, and gentleness, and thou mayest manage to guide an elephant by a hair.
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Animal Guide Hairs Power Tongue
Every person thinks his own intellect perfect, and his own child handsome.
SAADI

Appearance Beautiful Children Intellectual Perfection Thinking
A handsome woman is a jewel; a good woman is a treasure.
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Appearance Jewel Treasure Woman Worth
A traveler without knowledge is a bird without wings.
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Inspirational Knowledge Travel Wasted Wings
Keep belly lightly loaded, if mind would wisdom see; For bodies crammed to bursting, make empty souls to be.
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Body Empty Mindset See Soul Wisdom
The hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.
SAADI

Generosity Hands Power Strong

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