Joy and sorrow, beauty and deformity, equally pass away.
SAADIOh God, I say not hear my prayers! I say: Blot with forgiving pen my sins away!
More Saadi Quotes
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A handsome woman is a jewel; a good woman is a treasure.
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To pardon the oppressor is to deal harshly with the oppressed.
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A grateful dog is better than an ungrateful man.
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A dog will never forget the crumb thou gavest him, though thou mayst afterwards throw a hundred stones at his head.
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In the sea there are countless treasures, But if you desire safety, it is on the shore.
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The hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.
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A little beauty is preferable to much wealth.
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Whatever makes an impression on the heart seems lovely in the eye.
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A wise man among the ignorant is as a beautiful girl in the company of blind men.
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When a mean wretch cannot vie with another in virtue, out of his wickedness he begins to slander. The abject envious wretch will slander the virtuous man when absent, but when brought face to face his loquacious tongue becomes dumb.
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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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O wise man, wash your hands of that friend who associates with your enemies.
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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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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.
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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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