196 Quotes by Saadi

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

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

The wise man tells not what he knows. It is not prudent to sport with one's head by revealing the king's secrets.

Better hold the hand for coin, though small, Than lose, for one half a dang, it all.

In the sea there are countless treasures, But if you desire safety, it is on the shore.

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.

Be thou good thyself, and let people speak evil of thee; it is better than to be wicked, and that they should consider thee as good.

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.

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