Bird Quote by Saadi
“The bird alighteth not on the spread net when it beholds another bird in the snare. Take warning by the misfortunes of others, that others may not take example from you.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Gulistan, 1258
The verse warns that a bird will avoid a net when it sees another bird trapped, urging us to learn from others’ misfortunes rather than repeat their mistakes.
In simple terms: Avoid danger by watching others’ failures.
Key Takeaway
Learn from others’ mistakes to stay safe.
Themes
wisdom
learning
caution
nature
metaphor
Mood
cautionary
reflective
poetic
Type
didactic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal safety
- leadership
- education
- risk management
Key Concepts
observation
risk avoidance
ethical teaching
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we ignore others’ failures?
- How can we better apply observed lessons?
A Different Perspective
People often ignore warnings and repeat errors.
