Saadi
Saadi
mean men dumb
When a mean wretch cannot vie with another in virtue, out of his wickedness he begins to slander. The abject envious wretch will slander the virtuous man when absent, but when brought face to face his loquacious tongue becomes dumb.
bullying pain heart
Now that another is suffering pain at thy hand, trust not that thy heart shall be exempt from affliction.
eye differences doors
There is a difference between him who claspeth his mistress in his arms, and him whose eyes are fixed on the door expecting her.
hands half coins
Better hold the hand for coin, though small, Than lose, for one half a dang, it all.
intelligence enemy secret
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.
bird world found
Most of the birds of the Old World can be found here, as Oman is on a strategic route for migrating birds
men liberty may
Liberty is of more value than any gifts; and to receive gifts is to lose it. Be assured that men most commonly seek to oblige thee only that they may engage thee to serve them.
confidence secret may
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.
wisdom men silence
A man of virtue, judgment, and prudence speaks not until there is silence.
heart shells body
Obedience is not truly performed by the body of him whose heart is dissatisfied. The shell without a kernel is not fit for store.
wise art truth
If thou art wise, incline to truth; for truth, not the semblance, remains in its place.
travel heart cities
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.
cutting people pearls
That knave preserves the pearl in his purse who considers all people purse-cuts.
justice stranger deals
He will deal harshly by a stranger who has not been himself often a traveller or stranger.