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.
SAADIUse a sweet tongue, courtesy, and gentleness, and thou mayest manage to guide an elephant by a hair.
More Saadi Quotes
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He who lives upon the fruit of his own labor, escapes the contempt of haughty benefactors.
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A peace-mingling falsehood is preferable to a mischief-stirring truth.
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People are crying up the rich and variegated plumage of the peacock, and he is himself blushing at the sight of his ugly feet.
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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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A lovely face is the solace of wounded hearts and the key of locked-up gates.
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A handsome woman is a jewel; a good woman is a treasure.
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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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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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Were the diver to think on the jaws of the shark, he would never lay hands on the precious pearl.
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A man of virtue, judgment, and prudence speaks not until there is silence.
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However much you study, you cannot know without action. A donkey laden with books is neither an intellectual nor a wise man. Empty of essence, what learning has he whether upon him is firewood or book?
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Reveal not every secret you have to a friend, for how can you tell but that friend may hereafter become and enemy. And bring not all mischief you are able to upon an enemy, for he may one day become your friend.
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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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I fear God and next to God I mostly fear them that fear him not.
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Make no friendship with an elephant keeper If you have no room to entertain an elephant.
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