196 Quotes by Saadi

God gives sleep to the bad, in order that the good may be undisturbed.

If a piece of worthless stone can bruise a cup of gold, its worth is not increased, nor that of the gold diminished.

If a gem falls into mud it is still valuable. If dust ascends to heaven, it remains valueless.

Be not so severe as to cause shyness, nor so clement as to encourage boldness.

O Contentment, make me rich! for without thee there is no wealth.

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

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

Use a sweet tongue, courtesy, and gentleness, and thou mayest manage to guide an elephant by a hair.

When a man appreciates only eating and sleeping, what excellence has he over the reptiles?