Ants, fighting together, will vanquish the lion.
SAADIAnts, 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.
SAADIWhen thou seest thine enemy in trouble, curl not thy whiskers in contempt; for in every bone there is marrow, and within every jacket there is a man.
SAADIWhen a man appreciates only eating and sleeping, what excellence has he over the reptiles?
SAADIWhoever recounts to you the faults of your neighbour will doubtless expose your defects to others.
SAADIPeople are crying up the rich and variegated plumage of the peacock, and he is himself blushing at the sight of his ugly feet.
SAADIIt is safer to be silent than to reveal one’s secret to any one, and telling him not to mention it.
SAADIOh God, I say not hear my prayers! I say: Blot with forgiving pen my sins away!
SAADIVirtue pardons the wicked, as the sandal-tree perfumes the axe which strikes it.
SAADIUse a sweet tongue, courtesy, and gentleness, and thou mayest manage to guide an elephant by a hair.
SAADIWhenever you argue with another wiser than yourself in order that others may admire your wisdom, they will discover your ignorance.
SAADIIf a piece of worthless stone can bruise a cup of gold, its worth is not increased, nor that of the gold diminished.
SAADIThe stranger has no friend, unless it be a stranger.
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.
SAADIDo to me, O Allah, what is worthy of Thee; And not what is worthy of me.
SAADIA handsome woman is a jewel; a good woman is a treasure.
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