196 Quotes by Saadi

He who, when he hath the power, doeth not good, when he loses the means will suffer distress. There is not a more unfortunate wretch than the oppressor; for in the day of adversity nobody is his friend.

The sons of Adam are formed from dust; if not humble as the dust, they fall short of being men.

I fear God the most, but after Him, I fear those who don’t fear Him.

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

Make no friendship with an elephant keeper If you have no room to entertain an elephant.

It’s no virtue to gain the whole world. Just gain the heart of one person.

He who learns the rules of wisdom, without conforming to them in his life, is like a man who labored in his fields, but did not sow.

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

It is safer to be silent than to reveal one’s secret to any one, and telling him not to mention it.