A little beauty is preferable to much wealth.
SAADIWhen a man appreciates only eating and sleeping, what excellence has he over the reptiles?
More Saadi Quotes
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Whoever interrupts the conversation of others to make a display of his fund of knowledge, makes notorious his own stock of ignorance.
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A handsome woman is a jewel; a good woman is a treasure.
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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 better to break off a thousand friendships, than to endure the sight of a single enemy.
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Virtue is in the mind, not in the appearance.
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I fear God the most, but after Him, I fear those who don’t fear Him.
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Be not in the desire of thine own ease.
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A friend whom you have been gaining during your whole life, you ought not to be displeased with in a moment. A stone is many years becoming a ruby – take care that you do not destroy it in an instant against another stone.
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Have patience. Everything is difficult before it is easy.
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No person learned the art of archery from me, who did not in the end make me his target.
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The rose and the thorn, and sorrow and gladness are linked together.
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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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Oh God, I say not hear my prayers! I say: Blot with forgiving pen my sins away!
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Whatever makes an impression on the heart seems lovely in the eye.
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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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