Do to me, O Allah, what is worthy of Thee; And not what is worthy of me.
SAADIDo to me, O Allah, what is worthy of Thee; And not what is worthy of me.
SAADIThe heart is like a musical instrument of many strings, all the chords of which require putting in harmony.
SAADIVirtue is in the mind, not in the appearance.
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.
SAADIVirtue pardons the wicked, as the sandal-tree perfumes the axe which strikes it.
SAADIWhoever recounts to you the faults of your neighbour will doubtless expose your defects to others.
SAADIThe sons of Adam are formed from dust; if not humble as the dust, they fall short of being men.
SAADIBe not so severe as to cause shyness, nor so clement as to encourage boldness.
SAADIHe who lives upon the fruit of his own labor, escapes the contempt of haughty benefactors.
SAADIThe true disciple should aim to live for the gospel, rather than to die for it.
SAADIWhoever acquires knowledge but does not practice it is as one who ploughs but does not sow.
SAADITo pardon the oppressor is to deal harshly with the oppressed.
SAADIThe hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.
SAADIBe generous, and pleasant-tempered, and forgiving; even as God scatter favors over thee, do thou scatter over the people.
SAADIAn enemy to whom you show kindness becomes your friend.
SAADIA grateful dog is better than an ungrateful man.
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