Man is, beyond dispute, the most excellent of created beings, and the vilest animal is a dog; but the sages agree that a grateful dog is better than an ungrateful man.
SAADIMan is, beyond dispute, the most excellent of created beings, and the vilest animal is a dog; but the sages agree that a grateful dog is better than an ungrateful man.
SAADIAll 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.
SAADIA little beauty is preferable to much wealth.
SAADIOh God, I say not hear my prayers! I say: Blot with forgiving pen my sins away!
SAADIO Contentment, make me rich! for without thee there is no wealth.
SAADIWere the diver to think on the jaws of the shark, he would never lay hands on the precious pearl.
SAADIIt is better to break off a thousand friendships, than to endure the sight of a single enemy.
SAADII have never seen a man lost who was on a straight path.
SAADIA peace-mingling falsehood is preferable to a mischief-stirring truth.
SAADIDo good even to the wicked; it is as well to shut a dog’s mouth with a crumb.
SAADIThe sons of Adam are formed from dust; if not humble as the dust, they fall short of being men.
SAADIDo to me, O Allah, what is worthy of Thee; And not what is worthy of me.
SAADIHoliness comes by holy deeds. Not starving flesh of daily needs.
SAADIA traveler without knowledge is a bird without wings.
SAADIWhenever you argue with another wiser than yourself in order that others may admire your wisdom, they will discover your ignorance.
SAADIOh God, I say not hear my prayers! I say: Blot with forgiving pen my sins away!
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