Joy and sorrow, beauty and deformity, equally pass away.
SAADIPatience accomplishes its object, while hurry speeds to its ruin.
More Saadi Quotes
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Do to me, O Allah, what is worthy of Thee; And not what is worthy of me.
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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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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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The sons of Adam are formed from dust; if not humble as the dust, they fall short of being men.
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Ants, fighting together, will vanquish the lion.
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Whoever gives advice to a heedless man is himself in need of advice.
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Whatever is produced in haste goes hastily to waste.
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When a mean wretch cannot vie with another in virtue, out of his wickedness he begins to slander. The abject envious wretch will slander the virtuous man when absent, but when brought face to face his loquacious tongue becomes dumb.
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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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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 hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.
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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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In the sea there are countless treasures, But if you desire safety, it is on the shore.
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Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy.
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None can be so true to your secret as yourself.
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