Oh God, I say not hear my prayers! I say: Blot with forgiving pen my sins away!
SAADIHowever much you are read in theory, if thou hast no practice thou art ignorant.
More Saadi Quotes
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The true disciple should aim to live for the gospel, rather than to die for it.
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Human beings are members of a whole, In creation of one essence and soul. If one member is afflicted with pain, Other members uneasy will remain. If you have no sympathy for human pain, The name of human you cannot retain.
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He who lives upon the fruit of his own labor, escapes the contempt of haughty benefactors.
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Virtue pardons the wicked, as the sandal-tree perfumes the axe which strikes it.
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It is better to break off a thousand friendships, than to endure the sight of a single enemy.
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Religion is only in the service of the people; it is not in the rosary and the prayer-carpet.
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Whoever recounts to you the faults of your neighbour will doubtless expose your defects to others.
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Whatever is produced in haste goes hastily to waste.
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Every leaf of the tree becomes a page of the book, once the heart is opened and it has learnt to read.
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Expose not the secret failings of mankind, otherwise you must verily bring scandal upon them and distrust upon yourself.
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Whoever gives advice to a heedless man is himself in need of advice.
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Forgiveness is commendable, but apply not ointment to the wound of an oppressor.
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A little beauty is preferable to much wealth.
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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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He who is a slave to his stomach seldom worships God.
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