196 Quotes by Saadi

A tree, freshly rooted, may be pulled up by one man on his own. Give it time, and it will not be moved, even with a crane.

A friend whom you have been gaining during your whole life, you ought not to be displeased with in a moment. A stone is many years becoming a ruby – take care that you do not destroy it in an instant against another stone.

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

Whoever has his foe at his mercy, and does not kill him, is his own enemy.

Do good even to the wicked; it is as well to shut a dog’s mouth with a crumb.

Publish not men’s secret faults, for by disgracing them you make yourself of no repute.

Most of the birds of the Old World can be found here, as Oman is on a strategic route for migrating birds.