Saadi
Saadi
fear proud haughty
Fear not the proud and the haughty; fear rather him who fears God.
wisdom men silence
A man of virtue, judgment, and prudence speaks not until there is silence.
bullying pain heart
Now that another is suffering pain at thy hand, trust not that thy heart shall be exempt from affliction.
secret silent secrecy
It is safer to be silent than to reveal one's secret to any one, and telling him not to mention it.
should aim disciple
The true disciple should aim to live for the gospel, rather than to die for it.
hands feet bird
But for the cravings of the belly not a bird would have fallen into the snare; nay, nay, the fowler would not have spread his net. The belly is chains to the hands and fetters to the feet. He who is a slave to his belly seldom worships God.
heart generosity desire
No one ever sowed the grain of generosity who gathered not up the harvest of the desire of his heart.
forgiveness oppressors commendable
Forgiveness is commendable, but apply not ointment to the wound of an oppressor.
enemy doe mercy
Whoever has his foe at his mercy, and does not kill him, is his own enemy
wisdom ignorance world
If wisdom was to cease throughout the world, no one would suspect himself of ignorance.
contentment riches treasure
If thou covetest riches, ask not but for contentment, which is an immense treasure.
gold stones cups
If a piece of worthless stone can bruise a cup of gold, its worth is not increased, nor that of the gold diminished.
dream kings boys
No reliance can be placed on the friendship of kings, nor vain hope put in the melodious voice of boys; for that passes away like a vision, and this vanishes like a dream.
obedience rulers obedient
When the ruler is obedient to God, God is his protector and friend.