People are crying up the rich and variegated plumage of the peacock, and he is himself blushing at the sight of his ugly feet.
SAADIMan is, beyond dispute, the most excellent of created beings, and the vilest animal is a dog; but the sages agree that a grateful dog is better than an ungrateful man.
More Saadi Quotes
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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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Religion is only in the service of the people; it is not in the rosary and the prayer-carpet.
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Whoever acquires knowledge but does not practice it is as one who ploughs but does not sow.
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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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Two orders of mankind are the enemies of church and state; the king without clemency, and the holy man without learning.
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Do good even to the wicked; it is as well to shut a dog’s mouth with a crumb.
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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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If a gem falls into mud it is still valuable. If dust ascends to heaven, it remains valueless.
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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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O wise man, wash your hands of that friend who associates with your enemies.
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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 rose and the thorn, and sorrow and gladness are linked together.
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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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However much you are read in theory, if thou hast no practice thou art ignorant.
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