No one ever sowed the grain of generosity who gathered not up the harvest of the desire of his heart. — 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
A lovely face is the solace of wounded hearts and the key of locked-up gates. — Saadi Copy Share Image
Now that another is suffering pain at thy hand, trust not that thy heart shall be exempt from affliction. — 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 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
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 Image
If thou art of elephant-strength or of lion-claw, still peace is, in my opinion, better than strife. — Saadi Copy Share Image
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 Image
The rose and thorn, the treasure and dragon, joy and sorrow, all mingle into one. — 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 is fortunate… — Saadi Copy Share Image
Where the hand of tyranny is long we do not see the lips of men open with laughter. — Saadi Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
A man is insensible to the relish of prosperity 'til he has tasted adversity. — Saadi Copy Share Image
