He who is a slave to his stomach seldom worships God.
SAADITo pardon the oppressor is to deal harshly with the oppressed.
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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In the sea there are countless treasures, But if you desire safety, it is on the shore.
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An enemy to whom you show kindness becomes your friend.
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When thou seest thine enemy in trouble, curl not thy whiskers in contempt; for in every bone there is marrow, and within every jacket there is a man.
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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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He who is indifferent to the suffering of others is a traitor to that which is truly human.
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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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A little beauty is preferable to much wealth.
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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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Shut the door of that house of pleasure which you hear resounding with the loud voice of a woman.
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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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However much you are read in theory, if thou hast no practice thou art ignorant.
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The true disciple should aim to live for the gospel, rather than to die for it.
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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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Ants, fighting together, will vanquish the lion.
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