Where the hand of tyranny is long we do not see the lips of men open with laughter. — Saadi Copy Share Image
When a man appreciates only eating and sleeping, what excellence has he over the reptiles? — Saadi Copy Share Image
The sons of Adam are formed from dust; if not humble as the dust, they fall short of being men. — Saadi Copy Share Image
The wise man tells not what he knows. It is not prudent to sport with one's head by revealing the king's secrets. — Saadi Copy Share Image
When thou seest thine enemy in trouble, curl not thy whiskers in contempt; for in every bone there is marrow, and within… — Saadi Copy Share Image
In the faculty of speech man excels the brute; but if thou utterest what is improper, the brute is they superior. — Saadi Copy Share Image
Liberty is of more value than any gifts; and to receive gifts is to lose it. Be assured that men most commonly… — Saadi Copy Share Image
Whosoever formeth an intimacy with the enemies of his friends, does so to injure the latter. O wise man! wash your hands… — Saadi Copy Share Image
God preserve us! If men knew what is done in secret, no one would be free from the interference of others. — Saadi Copy Share Image
A tree, freshly rooted, may be pulled up by one man on his own. Give it time, and it will not be… — Saadi Copy Share Image
Man is, beyond dispute, the most excellent of created beings, and the vilest animal is a dog; but the sages agree that… — Saadi Copy Share Image
When a mean wretch cannot vie with another in virtue, out of his wickedness he begins to slander. The abject envious wretch… — Saadi Copy Share Image
Riches are for the comfort of life, and not life for the accumulation of riches. I asked a holy wise man, "Who… — Saadi Copy Share Image
Publish not men's secret faults, for by disgracing them you make yourself of no repute. — Saadi Copy Share Image
A wise man among the ignorant is as a beautiful girl in the company of blind men. — Saadi Copy Share Image
The whelp of a wolf must prove a wolf at last, notwithstanding he may be brought up by a man. — Saadi Copy Share Image
The sea does not contain all the pearls, the earth does not enclose all the treasures, and the flint-stone does not inclose… — Saadi Copy Share Image
Two orders of mankind are the enemies of church and state; the king without clemency, and the holy man without learning. — Saadi Copy Share Image
Human beings are members of a whole, In creation of one essence and soul. If one member is afflicted with pain, Other members uneasy… — Saadi Copy Share
If thou art of elephant-strength or of lion-claw, still peace is, in my opinion, better than strife. — Saadi Copy Share
Astride a horse I am not, nor camel-like carry a load, Subjects I have none, nor follow any sultan's code; I worry not for… — Saadi Copy Share
Riches are for the comfort of life, and not life for the accumulation of riches. I asked a holy wise man, "Who is fortunate… — Saadi Copy Share
Where the hand of tyranny is long we do not see the lips of men open with laughter. — Saadi Copy Share
All human beings are limbs of the same body. God created them from the same essence. If one part of the body suffers pain,… — Saadi Copy Share
Roam abroad in the world, and take thy fill of its enjoyments before the day shall come when thou must quit it for good. — Saadi Copy Share
It is wrong to follow the advice of an adversary; nevertheless it is right to hear it, that you may do the contrary; and… — Saadi Copy Share
If thou art wise, incline to truth; for truth, not the semblance, remains in its place. — Saadi Copy Share
He who, when he hath the power, doeth not good, when he loses the means will suffer distress. There is not a more unfortunate… — Saadi Copy Share
