Poetry Quote by Muslih Al-Din Mushrif Ibn Abd Allah Al Saadi 1184 1283
““Human beings are members of a whole, In creation of one essence and soul. If one member is afflicted with pain, Other members uneasy will remain. If you have no sympathy for human pain, The name of human you cannot retain”. *Gulistan ("The Rose Garden") is a landmark literary work in Persian literature. Written in 1259 A.D, it is one of two magna opera of the Persian poet Saadi, considered one of the best medieval Persian poets. The Gulistan is a collection of poems and stories, just as a rose-garden is a collection of roses. It is widely quoted as a source of wisdom. **The entrance to the United Nations' Hall of Nations’ carries the above inscription culled from Gulistan.” Muslih Al-Din Mushrif Ibn Abd Allah Al Saadi 1184 1283””
About This Quote
Source Poetry: Gulistan, 1259 AD
Emphasizes shared humanity, urging empathy: suffering in one affects all.
In simple terms: Human pain links us together.
Key Takeaway
Practice universal compassion.
Themes
empathy
humanity
interconnectedness
compassion
morality
Mood
inspirational
spiritual
reflective
Type
Poetry:1
Rose garden:1
Persian Poet:1
Poets Gulistan:1
Gulistan Rose:1
Gulistan Collection:1
Persian Literature:1
When to use this quote
- community service
- mental health work
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
ethical philosophy
collective responsibility
spiritual unity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you act on this empathy?
- What barriers exist to compassion?
A Different Perspective
May be idealistic in hostile societies.
