It is wrong to follow the advice of an adversary; nevertheless it is right to hear it, that you may do the… — 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
Tell no one the secret that you want to keep, although he may be worthy of confidence; for no one will be… — Saadi Copy Share Image
Inflict not on an enemy every injury in your power, for he may afterwards become your friend. — Saadi Copy Share Image
Though someday we may become as eloquent as Sahban, but we might also miss the essence of the Forgiving One. — Saadi Copy Share Image
Reveal not every secret you have to a friend, for how can you tell but that friend may hereafter become and enemy.… — Saadi Copy Share Image
Take care what you say before a wall, as you cannot tell who may be behind it. — 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
To tell a falsehood is like the cut of a saber: for though the wound may heal, the scar of it will… — Saadi 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
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 bird alighteth not on the spread net when it beholds another bird in the snare. Take warning by the misfortunes of… — Saadi Copy Share Image
Whenever you argue with another wiser than yourself in order that others may admire your wisdom, they will discover your ignorance. — 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
