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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.

Saadi

He who lives upon the fruit of his own labor, escapes the contempt of haughty benefactors.
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Escape Fruit Himself Live
Whoever recounts to you the faults of your neighbour will doubtless expose your defects to others.
SAADI

Character Doubt Mistake Yourself
Do good even to the wicked; it is as well to shut a dog’s mouth with a crumb.
SAADI

Dog Goodness Talk
A lovely face is the solace of wounded hearts and the key of locked-up gates.
SAADI

Appearance Face Heart Keys Love Wound
Whenever you argue with another wiser than yourself in order that others may admire your wisdom, they will discover your ignorance.
SAADI

Argument Discover Ignorance Order Wisdom Yourself
God gives sleep to the bad, in order that the good may be undisturbed.
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Bad Disturb God Goodness Sleep
Whatever makes an impression on the heart seems lovely in the eye.
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Affect Appearance Eyes Heart Impression
O wise man, wash your hands of that friend who associates with your enemies.
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Enemy Friendship Hands Men Wisdom
You who feel no pain at the suffering of others It is not fitting for you to be called human.
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Feeling Human Pain Suffering Yourself
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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Healing Lying Scars Truth Wound
However much you are read in theory, if thou hast no practice thou art ignorant.
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Art Ignorance Practice Reading Theory
Do to me, O Allah, what is worthy of Thee; And not what is worthy of me.
SAADI

God Wisdom Worth
Man 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.
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Animal Beyond Creation Dog Excellence Gratitude Human Man Worth
If a gem falls into mud it is still valuable. If dust ascends to heaven, it remains valueless.
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Change Fall Heaven Value Wisdom Worth
When the belly is empty, the body becomes spirit; and when it is full, the spirit becomes body.
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Body Deep Empty Food Spirit Spiritual
Oh God, I say not hear my prayers! I say: Blot with forgiving pen my sins away!
SAADI

Forgiveness God Myself Prayer Sin

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.

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