Saadi
Saadi
saint famous-last-words sanctity
Better is the sinner who hath thoughts about God, than the saint who hath only the show of sanctity.
heart musical harmony
The heart is like a musical instrument of many strings, all the chords of which require putting in harmony.
best-love humility charity
The best loved by God are those that are rich, yet have the humility of the poor, and those that are poor and have the magnanimity of the rich.
sleep order giving
God gives sleep to the bad, in order that the good may be undisturbed.
ignorance order over-you
Whenever you argue with another wiser than yourself in order that others may admire your wisdom, they will discover your ignorance.
wisdom fall islamic
If a gem falls into mud it is still valuable. If dust ascends to heaven, it remains valueless.
contentment wealth rich
O Contentment, make me rich! for without thee there is no wealth.
patience difficult-and-easy patience-and-love
Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy.
suffering-of-others indifference traitor
He who is indifferent to the suffering of others is a traitor to that which is truly human.
sleep men appreciate
When a man appreciates only eating and sleeping, what excellence has he over the reptiles?
beauty jewels good-woman
A handsome woman is a jewel; a good woman is a treasure.
body spirit empty
When the belly is empty, the body becomes spirit; and when it is full, the spirit becomes body.
eye heart lovely
Whatever makes an impression on the heart seems lovely in the eye.
fear-god
I fear God the most, but after Him, I fear those who don't fear Him.