However much you are read in theory, if thou hast no practice thou art ignorant.
SAADIHowever much you are read in theory, if thou hast no practice thou art ignorant.
SAADIOh God, I say not hear my prayers! I say: Blot with forgiving pen my sins away!
SAADIReligion is only in the service of the people; it is not in the rosary and the prayer-carpet.
SAADIYou who feel no pain at the suffering of others It is not fitting for you to be called human.
SAADIA man is insensible to the relish of prosperity until he has tasted adversity.
SAADIDo to me, O Allah, what is worthy of Thee; And not what is worthy of me.
SAADIWhen 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.
SAADIExpose not the secret failings of mankind, otherwise you must verily bring scandal upon them and distrust upon yourself.
SAADIAnger that has no limit causes terror, and unseasonable kindness does away with respect. Be not so severe as to cause disgust, nor so lenient as to make people presume.
SAADIWhenever you argue with another wiser than yourself in order that others may admire your wisdom, they will discover your ignorance.
SAADIThe best loved by God are those that are rich, yet have the humility of the poor, and those that are poor and have the magnanimity of the rich.
SAADIWhoever acquires knowledge but does not practice it is as one who ploughs but does not sow.
SAADITake care what you say before a wall, as you cannot tell who may be behind it.
SAADIWhatever makes an impression on the heart seems lovely in the eye.
SAADIWhoever recounts to you the faults of your neighbour will doubtless expose your defects to others.
SAADITo pardon the oppressor is to deal harshly with the oppressed.
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