He who learns, and makes no use of his learning, is a beast of burden with a load of books. Does the… — Saadi Ass Copy Share Image
“Though a man be wise and intelligent, he is a fool in the eyes of the ignorant.” — Saadi Ignorance 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 Capitalism Copy Share Image
No reliance can be placed on the friendship of kings, nor vain hope put in the melodious voice of boys; for that… — Saadi Boys Copy Share Image
He who is indifferent to the suffering of others is a traitor to that which is truly human. — Saadi Humans Copy Share Image
No one ever sowed the grain of generosity who gathered not up the harvest of the desire of his heart. — Saadi Desire Copy Share Image
Forgiveness is commendable, but apply not ointment to the wound of an oppressor. — Saadi Commendable 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 Careful 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 Assured Copy Share Image
O Contentment, make me rich! for without thee there is no wealth. — Saadi Contentment Copy Share Image
“Beware the build-up of an inward wound, For it will at last burst forth; Avoid, while you can, distress to one heart,… — Saadi Government-abuse Copy Share Image
Use a sweet tongue, courtesy, and gentleness, and thou mayest manage to guide an elephant by a hair. — Saadi Courtesy Copy Share Image
An enemy to whom you show kindness becomes your friend, excepting lust, the indulgence of which increases its enmity. — Saadi Becomes Copy Share Image
He will deal harshly by a stranger who has not been himself often a traveller or stranger. — Saadi Deals Copy Share Image
Expose not the secret failings of mankind, otherwise you must verily bring scandal upon them and distrust upon yourself. — Saadi Distrust 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 Advantage Copy Share Image
Inflict not on an enemy every injury in your power, for he may afterwards become your friend. — Saadi Enemy Copy Share Image
The world is not a courtroom There is no judge no jury no plaintiff. This is a caravan filled with eccentric beings… — Saadi Courtroom 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 Adam Copy Share Image
Though someday we may become as eloquent as Sahban, but we might also miss the essence of the Forgiving One. — Saadi Eloquent Copy Share Image
