A handsome woman is a jewel; a good woman is a treasure.
SAADIHe who is a slave to his stomach seldom worships God.
More Saadi Quotes
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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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The 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.
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Whatever is produced in haste goes hastily to waste.
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O wise man, wash your hands of that friend who associates with your enemies.
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Be not in the desire of thine own ease.
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Patience accomplishes its object, while hurry speeds to its ruin.
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God gives sleep to the bad, in order that the good may be undisturbed.
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Nothing is so good for an ignorant man as silence; and if he was sensible of this he would not be ignorant.
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A lovely face is the solace of wounded hearts and the key of locked-up gates.
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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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It is safer to be silent than to reveal one’s secret to any one, and telling him not to mention it.
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He who lives upon the fruit of his own labor, escapes the contempt of haughty benefactors.
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When a man appreciates only eating and sleeping, what excellence has he over the reptiles?
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Whoever recounts to you the faults of your neighbour will doubtless expose your defects to others.
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He who learns, and makes no use of his learning, is a beast of burden with a load of books. Does the ass comprehend whether he carries on his back a library or a bundle of faggots?
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