Make no friendship with an elephant keeper If you have no room to entertain an elephant — Saadi Copy Share Image
If wisdom was to cease throughout the world, no one would suspect himself of ignorance. — 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
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
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 art of elephant-strength or of lion-claw, still peace is, in my opinion, better than strife. — Saadi Copy Share Image
If a piece of worthless stone can bruise a cup of gold, its worth is not increased, nor that of the gold… — Saadi Copy Share Image
If thou art wise, incline to truth; for truth, not the semblance, remains in its place. — 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… — Saadi Copy Share Image
The sons of Adam are limbs of each other, Having been created of one essence. When the calamity of time affects one… — Saadi 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 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
If a gem falls into mud it is still valuable. If dust ascends to heaven, it remains valueless. — 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
In the sea there are countless treasures, But if you desire safety, it is on the shore. — Saadi Copy Share Image
Avoid that which an enemy tells you to do; for if you follow his advice, you will smite your, knees with the… — 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
