Astride a horse I am not, nor camel-like carry a load, Subjects I have none, nor follow any sultan's code; I worry… — 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
Make no friendship with an elephant keeper If you have no room to entertain an elephant — Saadi 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 Copy Share Image
In the sea there are countless treasures, But if you desire safety, it is on the shore. — 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 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
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
