Saadi
Saadi
contentment riches treasure
If thou covetest riches, ask not but for contentment, which is an immense treasure.
children thinking perfect
Every person thinks his own intellect perfect, and his own child handsome.
obedience rulers obedient
When the ruler is obedient to God, God is his protector and friend.
wisdom ignorance world
If wisdom was to cease throughout the world, no one would suspect himself of ignorance.
wisdom men sea
The sea does not contain all the pearls, the earth does not enclose all the treasures, and the flint-stone does not inclose all the diamonds, since the head of man encloses wisdom.
independence loses values
Independence is of more value than any gifts; and to receive gifts is to lose it.
confidence sight feet
People are crying up the rich and variegated plumage of the peacock, and he is himself blushing at the sight of his ugly feet.
anger opportunity hands
Whenever thy hand can reach it, tear out the foe's brain, for such an opportunity washes anger from the mind.
soul mind body
Keep belly lightly loaded, if mind would wisdom see;For bodies crammed to bursting, make empty souls to be.
judging stories world
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.
dog grateful men
A grateful dog is better than an ungrateful man.
men path lost
I have never seen a man lost who was on a straight path.
wicked wickedness pity
Great God, have pity on the wicked, for thou didst everything for the good, when thou madest them good!
corn green harvest
Who eat their corn while yet 'tis green At the true harvest can but glean.