Virtue is in the mind, not in the appearance.
SAADIYou who feel no pain at the suffering of others It is not fitting for you to be called human.
More Saadi Quotes
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The hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.
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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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If a gem falls into mud it is still valuable. If dust ascends to heaven, it remains valueless.
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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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He who is intoxicated with wine will be sober again in the course of the night, but he who is intoxicated by the cupbearer will not recover his senses until the day of judgement.
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Whoever has his foe at his mercy, and does not kill him, is his own enemy
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A lovely face is the solace of wounded hearts and the key of locked-up gates.
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The heart is like a musical instrument of many strings, all the chords of which require putting in harmony.
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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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Expose not the secret failings of mankind, otherwise you must verily bring scandal upon them and distrust upon yourself.
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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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Oh God, I say not hear my prayers! I say: Blot with forgiving pen my sins away!
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The true disciple should aim to live for the gospel, rather than to die for it.
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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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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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The remedy against want is to moderate your desires.
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Every person thinks his own intellect perfect, and his own child handsome.
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To pardon the oppressor is to deal harshly with the oppressed.
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Whatever makes an impression on the heart seems lovely in the eye.
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Publish not men’s secret faults, for by disgracing them you make yourself of no repute.
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Do good even to the wicked; it is as well to shut a dog’s mouth with a crumb.
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A traveler without knowledge is a bird without wings.
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A handsome woman is a jewel; a good woman is a treasure.
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Whoever recounts to you the faults of your neighbour will doubtless expose your defects to others.
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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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You who feel no pain at the suffering of others It is not fitting for you to be called human.
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