“Though a man be wise and intelligent, he is a fool in the eyes of the ignorant.” — Saadi Copy Share Image
“A loan is the scissors of friendship. A man's own tongue may cut his throat. The cage has no value without the… — Idries Shah Copy Share Image
“Shaselle?" "What now?" I incredulously exclaimed. "Do you have plans tomorrow?" "What?" "I have a day off duty. We could-" "No!" I… — Cayla Kluver Copy Share Image
“If you will not reprove yourself,’ Saadi says, ‘you will not welcome reproof from another.” — Idries Shah Copy Share Image
“You may be able to get the bone down your throat But if it reaches your stomach it will tear your navel.… — Idries Shah Copy Share Image
“Q: How can I help myself? A: By remembering the proverb: ‘The Path is not to be found anywhere except in human… — Idries Shah Copy Share Image
“Fettered feet in the presence of friends is better than living in a garden with strangers.” — Idries Shah Copy Share Image
“Saadi, what do you think you're doing?" I demanded. "Well I thought I was helping you. As it turns out, I'm bleeding.” — Cayla Kluver Copy Share Image
“He took another steps backward, right into the horse of the Cokyrian soldier we had avoided earlier, bouncing off to land gracelessly… — Cayla Kluver Copy Share Image
“The king who deals harshly with merchants who come from afar closes the door of well-being upon the whole of his subjects.… — Saadi Copy Share Image
“The sons of Adam are limbs of a frame, for in creation, from one soul they came. If hard times cause one… — Sharghzadeh Copy Share Image
“Forget your voice, sing! Forget your feet, dance! Forget your life, live! Forget yourself and be!” — Kamand Kojouri Copy Share Image
“Si no te reprochas a ti mismo”, dice Saadi, “no aceptarás el reproche ajeno.” — Idries Shah Copy Share Image
“I've learned it's best to approach you from the front, for the sake of my well-being.” — Cayla Kluver Copy Share Image
“The door of illumination is open to those for whom other doors are closed.” — Idries Shah Copy Share Image
“Almost every day I am reminded of Saadi's reflection that there is no senseless tyranny like that of subordinates.” — Idries Shah Copy Share Image
“Poor greedy one, wherever he runs He's after food, and death is after him. (Saadi)” — Idries Shah Copy Share Image
“Generosity is also marked by doing what one says one will do. Saadi teaches: ‘when the generous promise, they perform” — Idries Shah Copy Share Image
“I have a different idea of what bravery is." "What-complaisance?" "In a sense. Acceptance, resiliency. How strong must one be to throw… — Cayla Kluver Copy Share Image
“I am the sun I am the sea I am the one By infinity I am the spark I am the light… — Soroosh Shahrivar Copy Share Image
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