Kings stand more in need of the company of the intelligent than the intelligent do of the society of kings.
SAADIPatience accomplishes its object, while hurry speeds to its ruin.
More Saadi Quotes
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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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Shut the door of that house of pleasure which you hear resounding with the loud voice of a woman.
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A man is insensible to the relish of prosperity until he has tasted adversity.
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Better is the sinner who hath thoughts about God, than the saint who hath only the show of sanctity.
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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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Be not so severe as to cause shyness, nor so clement as to encourage boldness.
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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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A dog will never forget the crumb thou gavest him, though thou mayst afterwards throw a hundred stones at his head.
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Every leaf of the tree becomes a page of the book, once the heart is opened and it has learnt to read.
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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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Whatever makes an impression on the heart seems lovely in the eye.
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Whoever gives advice to a heedless man is himself in need of advice.
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It is better to break off a thousand friendships, than to endure the sight of a single enemy.
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To tell a falsehood is like the cut of a saber: for though the wound may heal, the scar of it will remain.
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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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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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Holiness comes by holy deeds. Not starving flesh of daily needs.
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Anger that has no limit causes terror, and unseasonable kindness does away with respect. Be not so severe as to cause disgust, nor so lenient as to make people presume.
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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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The bad fortune of the good turns their faces up to heaven; the good fortune of the bad bows their heads down to the earth.
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He who lives upon the fruit of his own labor, escapes the contempt of haughty benefactors.
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Virtue pardons the wicked, as the sandal-tree perfumes the axe which strikes it.
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Virtue is in the mind, not in the appearance.
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Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy.
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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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