Saadi Quotes - Page 4

The true disciple should aim to live for the gospel, rather than to die for it.

The heart is like a musical instrument of many strings, all the chords of which require putting in harmony.

He who is indifferent to the suffering of others is a traitor to that which is truly human.

A lovely face is the solace of wounded hearts and the key of locked-up gates.

He who is a slave to his stomach seldom worships God.

A little beauty is preferable to much wealth.

The stranger has no friend, unless it be a stranger.

I fear God and next to God I mostly fear them that fear him not.

There is a difference between him who claspeth his mistress in his arms, and him whose eyes are fixed on the door expecting her.

Reveal not every secret you have to a friend, for how can you tell but that friend may hereafter become and enemy. And bring not all mischief you are able to upon an enemy, for he may one day become your friend.

To tell a falsehood is like the cut of a saber: for though the wound may heal, the scar of it will remain.

Be not in the desire of thine own ease.

However much you are read in theory, if thou hast no practice thou art ignorant

He who is intoxicated with wine will be sober again in the course of the night, but he who is intoxicated by the cupbearer will not recover his senses until the day of judgement.

Capacity without education is deplorable, and education without capacity is thrown away.

Independence is of more value than any gifts; and to receive gifts is to lose it.

Oh God, I say not hear my prayers! I say: Blot with forgiving pen my sins away!

That which is not allotted the hand cannot reach; what is allotted you will find wherever you may be.

The world is not a courtroom There is no judge no jury no plaintiff. This is a caravan filled with eccentric beings telling wondrous stories about God.

Whoever has his foe at his mercy, and does not kill him, is his own enemy

There is no great difficulty to separate the soul from the body, but it is not so easy to restore life to the dead.

Tell no one the secret that you want to keep, although he may be worthy of confidence; for no one will be so careful of your secret as yourself.

Of journeying the benefits are many: the freshness it bringeth to the heart, the seeing and hearing of marvelous things, the delight of beholding new cities, the meeting of unknown friends, and the learning of high manners.

Poverty snatches the reins out of the hand of piety.

The rich man is everywhere expected and at home.