Ants, fighting together, will vanquish the lion.
SAADIA 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.
More Saadi Quotes
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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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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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O wise man, wash your hands of that friend who associates with your enemies.
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Whoever recounts to you the faults of your neighbour will doubtless expose your defects to others.
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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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I fear God the most, but after Him, I fear those who don’t fear Him.
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When a man appreciates only eating and sleeping, what excellence has he over the reptiles?
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He who lives upon the fruit of his own labor, escapes the contempt of haughty benefactors.
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Were the diver to think on the jaws of the shark, he would never lay hands on the precious pearl.
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The bad fortune of the good turns their faces up to heaven; the good fortune of the bad bows their heads down to the earth.
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A wise man among the ignorant is as a beautiful girl in the company of blind men.
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The rose and the thorn, and sorrow and gladness are linked together.
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He who is a slave to his stomach seldom worships God.
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Forgiveness is commendable, but apply not ointment to the wound of an oppressor.
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