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.
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.
More Saadi Quotes
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Take care what you say before a wall, as you cannot tell who may be behind it.
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The hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.
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Be generous, and pleasant-tempered, and forgiving; even as God scatter favors over thee, do thou scatter over the people.
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If a piece of worthless stone can bruise a cup of gold, its worth is not increased, nor that of the gold diminished.
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If a gem falls into mud it is still valuable. If dust ascends to heaven, it remains valueless.
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He who lives upon the fruit of his own labor, escapes the contempt of haughty benefactors.
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Virtue pardons the wicked, as the sandal-tree perfumes the axe which strikes it.
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Every person thinks his own intellect perfect, and his own child handsome.
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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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The rose and the thorn, and sorrow and gladness are linked together.
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Anger 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.
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Forgiveness is commendable, but apply not ointment to the wound of an oppressor.
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Whoever acquires knowledge but does not practice it is as one who ploughs but does not sow.
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The world is not a courtroom There is no judge no jury no plaintiff. This is a caravan filled with eccentric beings telling wondrous stories about God.
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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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