Be thou good thyself, and let people speak evil of thee; it is better than to be wicked, and that they should… — Saadi Evil 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 Kings Copy Share Image
“Though a man be wise and intelligent, he is a fool in the eyes of the ignorant.” — Saadi Fool Copy Share Image
Where the hand of tyranny is long we do not see the lips of men open with laughter. — Saadi Greatness Copy Share Image
Make no friendship with an elephant keeper If you have no room to entertain an elephant — Saadi Animal Copy Share Image
He taught people with his best way. He showed his beauty. He was all good so peace be on him and his… — Saadi Beauty Copy Share Image
To use the hands in making quicklime into mortar is better than to cross them on the breast in attendance on a… — Saadi Copy Share Image
Publish not men's secret faults, for by disgracing them you make yourself of no repute. — Saadi Copy Share Image
He who, when he hath the power, doeth not good, when he loses the means will suffer distress. There is not a… — Saadi Adversity Copy Share Image
Take care how you listen to the voice of the flatterer, who, in return for his little stock, expects to derive from… — Saadi Advantage Copy Share Image
But for the cravings of the belly not a bird would have fallen into the snare; nay, nay, the fowler would not… — Saadi Copy Share Image
“Patience is best in every case, For in this sentence is much meaning. Patience giveth thee thy desire, It relieveth thee from… — Saadi Islamic 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 Accumulation Copy Share Image
No reliance can be placed on the friendship of kings, nor vain hope put in the melodious voice of boys; for that… — Saadi Boys Copy Share Image
It is wrong to follow the advice of an adversary; nevertheless it is right to hear it, that you may do the… — Saadi Adversaries 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 Diamond Copy Share Image
When the belly is empty, the body becomes spirit; and when it is full, the spirit becomes body. — Saadi Copy Share Image
If thou art of elephant-strength or of lion-claw, still peace is, in my opinion, better than strife. — Saadi Art Copy Share Image
Kings stand more in need of the company of the intelligent than the intelligent do of the society of kings. — Saadi Business Copy Share Image
The best loved by God are those that are rich, yet have the humility of the poor, and those that are poor… — Saadi Humility Copy Share Image
The world is not a courtroom There is no judge no jury no plaintiff. This is a caravan filled with eccentric beings… — Saadi Copy Share Image
Keep belly lightly loaded, if mind would wisdom see;For bodies crammed to bursting, make empty souls to be. — Saadi Copy Share Image
If thou tellest the sorrows of thy heart, let it be to him in whose countenance thou mayst be assured of prompt… — 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
He will deal harshly by a stranger who has not been himself often a traveller or stranger. — Saadi Copy Share Image
Obedience is not truly performed by the body of him whose heart is dissatisfied. The shell without a kernel is not fit… — Saadi Body Copy Share Image
The covetous map explores the whole world in pursuit of a subsistence, and fate is close at his heels. — Saadi Covetousness Copy Share Image
The heart is like a musical instrument of many strings, all the chords of which require putting in harmony. — 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
Be generous, and pleasant-tempered, and forgiving; even as God scatter favors over thee, do thou scatter over the people. — Saadi Benevolence Copy Share Image
Oman overall has great animal and plant biodiversity because it has mountains, desert, coastal areas and rich coral reefs. — Saadi Animal Copy Share Image
It is safer to be silent than to reveal one's secret to any one, and telling him not to mention it. — Saadi Copy Share Image
Much contention and strife will arise in that house where the wife shall get up dissatisfied with her husband. — Saadi Copy Share Image
A dog will never forget the crumb thou gavest him, though thou mayst afterwards throw a hundred stones at his head. — Saadi Animal Copy Share Image
Though someday we may become as eloquent as Sahban, but we might also miss the essence of the Forgiving One. — Saadi Eloquent Copy Share Image
No person learned the art of archery from me, who did not in the end make me his target. — Saadi Archery Copy Share Image
It is better to break off a thousand friendships, than to endure the sight of a single enemy. — Saadi Copy Share Image
Riches are intended for the comfort of life, and not life for the purpose of hoarding riches. — Saadi Comfort Copy Share Image
I have often found a small stream at its fountain-head, that, when followed up, carried away the camel with his load. — Saadi Camel Copy Share Image
That which is not allotted the hand cannot reach; what is allotted you will find wherever you may be. — Saadi Copy Share Image
