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.
SAADIHe who is intoxicated with wine will be sober again in the course of the night, but he who is intoxicated by the cupbearer will not recover his senses until the day of judgement.
More Saadi Quotes
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When a man appreciates only eating and sleeping, what excellence has he over the reptiles?
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Forgiveness is commendable, but apply not ointment to the wound of an oppressor.
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Be generous, and pleasant-tempered, and forgiving; even as God scatter favors over thee, do thou scatter over the people.
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People are crying up the rich and variegated plumage of the peacock, and he is himself blushing at the sight of his ugly feet.
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A grateful dog is better than an ungrateful man.
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The rose and the thorn, and sorrow and gladness are linked together.
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None can be so true to your secret as yourself.
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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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It is safer to be silent than to reveal one’s secret to any one, and telling him not to mention it.
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Two orders of mankind are the enemies of church and state; the king without clemency, and the holy man without learning.
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I fear God and next to God I mostly fear them that fear him not.
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A man is insensible to the relish of prosperity until he has tasted adversity.
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Make no friendship with an elephant keeper If you have no room to entertain an elephant.
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A friend whom you have been gaining during your whole life, you ought not to be displeased with in a moment. A stone is many years becoming a ruby – take care that you do not destroy it in an instant against another stone.
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O wise man, wash your hands of that friend who associates with your enemies.
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