Oh God, I say not hear my prayers! I say: Blot with forgiving pen my sins away!
SAADIVirtue is in the mind, not in the appearance.
More Saadi Quotes
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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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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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I fear God the most, but after Him, I fear those who don’t fear Him.
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He who is indifferent to the suffering of others is a traitor to that which is truly human.
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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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You who feel no pain at the suffering of others It is not fitting for you to be called human.
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The true disciple should aim to live for the gospel, rather than to die for it.
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Forgiveness is commendable, but apply not ointment to the wound of an oppressor.
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Ants, fighting together, will vanquish the lion.
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Be thou good thyself, and let people speak evil of thee; it is better than to be wicked, and that they should consider thee as good.
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All human beings are limbs of the same body. God created them from the same essence. If one part of the body suffers pain, then the whole body is affected. If you are indifferent to this pain, you cannot be called a human being.
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O wise man, wash your hands of that friend who associates with your enemies.
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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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There is a difference between him who claspeth his mistress in his arms, and him whose eyes are fixed on the door expecting her.
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Whenever you argue with another wiser than yourself in order that others may admire your wisdom, they will discover your ignorance.
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