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Adversaries Quote by Saadi

“It is wrong to follow the advice of an adversary; nevertheless it is right to hear it, that you may do the contrary; and this is the essence of good policy.” quote by Saadi — Download Open 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 this is the essence of good policy.”

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Roam abroad in the world, and take thy fill of its enjoyments before the day shall come when thou must quit it for good.

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A man is insensible to the relish of prosperity 'til he has tasted adversity.

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