196 Quotes by Saadi

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 is of more value than any gifts; and to receive gifts is to lose it.

Human beings are members of a whole, In creation of one essence and soul. If one member is afflicted with pain, Other members uneasy will remain. If you have no sympathy for human pain, The name of human you cannot retain.

Whenever thy hand can reach it, tear out the foe's brain, for such an opportunity washes anger from the mind.

Keep belly lightly loaded, if mind would wisdom see;For bodies crammed to bursting, make empty souls to be.

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.

A grateful dog is better than an ungrateful man.

I have never seen a man lost who was on a straight path.

Great God, have pity on the wicked, for thou didst everything for the good, when thou madest them good!