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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.

Saadi

I fear God the most, but after Him, I fear those who don’t fear Him.
SAADI

Fear God Himself
To tell a falsehood is like the cut of a saber: for though the wound may heal, the scar of it will remain.
SAADI

Healing Lying Scars Truth Wound
It is better to break off a thousand friendships, than to endure the sight of a single enemy.
SAADI

Break Endurance Enemy Friendship
Publish not men’s secret faults, for by disgracing them you make yourself of no repute.
SAADI

Grace Men Mistake Reputation Secret Yourself
A handsome woman is a jewel; a good woman is a treasure.
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Appearance Jewel Treasure Woman Worth
Whatever is produced in haste goes hastily to waste.
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Hurry Wasted
When a man appreciates only eating and sleeping, what excellence has he over the reptiles?
SAADI

Animal Eat Excellence Men Praise Sleep
A grateful dog is better than an ungrateful man.
SAADI

Better Dog Gratitude Men Worth
A wise man among the ignorant is as a beautiful girl in the company of blind men.
SAADI

Beautiful Company Girl Ignorance Man Wasted Wisdom
You who feel no pain at the suffering of others It is not fitting for you to be called human.
SAADI

Feeling Human Pain Suffering Yourself
Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy.
SAADI

Difficult Easy Inspirational Patience Sports
Oh God, I say not hear my prayers! I say: Blot with forgiving pen my sins away!
SAADI

Forgiveness God Myself Prayer Sin
Oh God, I say not hear my prayers! I say: Blot with forgiving pen my sins away!
SAADI

Forgiveness God Myself Prayer Sin
Take care what you say before a wall, as you cannot tell who may be behind it.
SAADI

Care Listening Yourself
God gives sleep to the bad, in order that the good may be undisturbed.
SAADI

Bad Disturb God Goodness Sleep
Religion is only in the service of the people; it is not in the rosary and the prayer-carpet.
SAADI

People Prayer Religion Service

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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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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