Whenever thy hand can reach it, tear out the foe's brain, for such an opportunity washes anger from the mind. — Saadi Anger 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 Bruises Copy Share Image
Most of the birds of the Old World can be found here, as Oman is on a strategic route for migrating birds — Saadi Birds Copy Share Image
Wherever the tree of beneficence takes root, it sends forth branches beyond the sky! — Saadi Beneficence Copy Share Image
Two orders of mankind are the enemies of church and state; the king without clemency, and the holy man without learning. — Saadi Church Copy Share Image
The rose and thorn, the treasure and dragon, joy and sorrow, all mingle into one. — Saadi Comparison Copy Share Image
The true disciple should aim to live for the gospel, rather than to die for it. — Saadi Aim Copy Share Image
When Karim and his group heard about Saddam coming, they wanted to kill him, but fate had other ideas. — Saadi About 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 Assured 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 Affected Copy Share Image
Obedience insures greatness, whilst disobedience leads to a repulse. Whosoever possesseth the qualities of righteousness placeth his head on the threshold of… — Saadi Disobedience Copy Share Image
He who is intoxicated with wine will be sober again in the course of the night, but he who is intoxicated by… — Saadi Courses 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… — Saadi Beings Copy Share Image
All is going well so far. There are some remarks here and there and there are some complaints here and there but… — Saadi Alright 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… — Saadi Breathe 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
People are crying up the rich and variegated plumage of the peacock, and he is himself blushing at the sight of his… — Saadi Bird Copy Share Image
Were the diver to think on the jaws of the shark, he would never lay hands on the precious pearl. — Saadi Fear Copy Share Image
The whelp of a wolf must prove a wolf at last, notwithstanding he may be brought up by a man. — Saadi Heredity Copy Share Image
Oh God, I say not hear my prayers! I say: Blot with forgiving pen my sins away! — Saadi Forgiveness Copy Share Image
You who feel no pain at the suffering of others It is not fitting for you to be called human. — Saadi Feel Copy Share Image
That knave preserves the pearl in his purse who considers all people purse-cuts. — Saadi Cutting Copy Share Image
In the sea there are countless treasures, But if you desire safety, it is on the shore. — Saadi Desire Copy Share Image
Better is the sinner who hath thoughts about God, than the saint who hath only the show of sanctity. — Saadi Famous last words 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
Religion is only in the service of the people; it is not in the rosary and the prayer-carpet. — Saadi Carpet Copy Share Image
Whoever acquires knowledge but does not practice it is as one who ploughs but does not sow. — Saadi Acquire Copy Share Image
There is no great difficulty to separate the soul from the body, but it is not so easy to restore life to… — Saadi Body Copy Share Image
If thou art wise, incline to truth; for truth, not the semblance, remains in its place. — Saadi Art 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
Take care what you say before a wall, as you cannot tell who may be behind it. — Saadi Behinds Copy Share Image
When a man appreciates only eating and sleeping, what excellence has he over the reptiles? — Saadi Appreciate 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
The beloved of the Almighty are: the rich who have the humility of the poor, and the poor who have the magnanimity… — Saadi Almighty 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 Cutting Copy Share Image
Shut the door of that house of pleasure which you hear resounding with the loud voice of a woman. — Saadi Doors Copy Share Image
If a gem falls into mud it is still valuable. If dust ascends to heaven, it remains valueless. — Saadi Dust 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
When thou seest thine enemy in trouble, curl not thy whiskers in contempt; for in every bone there is marrow, and within… — Saadi Benevolence 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 Brutes Copy Share Image
