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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.

Saadi

Whoever gives advice to a heedless man is himself in need of advice.
SAADI

Advice Help Men Wisdom
An enemy to whom you show kindness becomes your friend.
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Compassion Kindness Lust
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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Men Strong Time Tree Wisdom
God gives sleep to the bad, in order that the good may be undisturbed.
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Bad Disturb God Goodness Sleep
In the sea there are countless treasures, But if you desire safety, it is on the shore.
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Desire Inspirational Safety Sea Treasure Wisdom Yourself
You who feel no pain at the suffering of others It is not fitting for you to be called human.
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Feeling Human Pain Suffering Yourself
Virtue is in the mind, not in the appearance.
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Appearance Deep Mindset Virtue
A grateful dog is better than an ungrateful man.
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Better Dog Gratitude Men Worth
Forgiveness is commendable, but apply not ointment to the wound of an oppressor.
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Forgiveness Oppression Wound
Whoever recounts to you the faults of your neighbour will doubtless expose your defects to others.
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Character Doubt Mistake Yourself
O wise man, wash your hands of that friend who associates with your enemies.
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Enemy Friendship Hands Men Wisdom
Publish not men’s secret faults, for by disgracing them you make yourself of no repute.
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Grace Men Mistake Reputation Secret Yourself
A lovely face is the solace of wounded hearts and the key of locked-up gates.
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Appearance Face Heart Keys Love Wound
The remedy against want is to moderate your desires.
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Desire Limitation Yourself
The rose and the thorn, and sorrow and gladness are linked together.
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Deep Happiness Rose Sorrow Togetherness Wisdom
Were the diver to think on the jaws of the shark, he would never lay hands on the precious pearl.
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Fear Hands Himself Jewel Thinking

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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