It’s no virtue to gain the whole world. Just gain the heart of one person.
SAADIWere the diver to think on the jaws of the shark, he would never lay hands on the precious pearl.
More Saadi Quotes
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Human beings are members of a whole, In creation of one essence and soul. If one member is afflicted with pain, Other members uneasy will remain. If you have no sympathy for human pain, The name of human you cannot retain.
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Every leaf of the tree becomes a page of the book, once the heart is opened and it has learnt to read.
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Do to me, O Allah, what is worthy of Thee; And not what is worthy of me.
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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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A man is insensible to the relish of prosperity until he has tasted adversity.
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He who is a slave to his stomach seldom worships God.
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Whatever makes an impression on the heart seems lovely in the eye.
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A little beauty is preferable to much wealth.
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The stranger has no friend, unless it be a stranger.
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The bad fortune of the good turns their faces up to heaven; the good fortune of the bad bows their heads down to the earth.
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Virtue pardons the wicked, as the sandal-tree perfumes the axe which strikes it.
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The hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.
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Keep belly lightly loaded, if mind would wisdom see; For bodies crammed to bursting, make empty souls to be.
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In the sea there are countless treasures, But if you desire safety, it is on the shore.
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A 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.
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