A tree, freshly rooted, may be pulled up by one man on his own. Give it time, and it will not be moved, even with a crane.
SAADITo pardon the oppressor is to deal harshly with the oppressed.
More Saadi Quotes
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Expose not the secret failings of mankind, otherwise you must verily bring scandal upon them and distrust upon yourself.
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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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The stranger has no friend, unless it be a stranger.
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The heart is like a musical instrument of many strings, all the chords of which require putting in harmony.
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Be not in the desire of thine own ease.
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Be generous, and pleasant-tempered, and forgiving; even as God scatter favors over thee, do thou scatter over the people.
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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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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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I fear God the most, but after Him, I fear those who don’t fear Him.
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Forgiveness is commendable, but apply not ointment to the wound of an oppressor.
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Whoever has his foe at his mercy, and does not kill him, is his own enemy
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Take care how you listen to the voice of the flatterer, who, in return for his little stock, expects to derive from you considerable advantage. If one day you do not comply with his wishes, be imputes to you two hundred defects instead of perfections.
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O Contentment, make me rich! for without thee there is no wealth.
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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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Publish not men’s secret faults, for by disgracing them you make yourself of no repute.
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