Quotes from Saadi

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

No person learned the art of archery from me, who did not in the end make me his target.

If thou art wise, incline to truth; for truth, not the semblance, remains in its place.

Be sure, either that thou art stronger than thine enemy, or that thou hast a swifter pair of heels.

Whatever makes an impression on the heart seems lovely in the eye.

A little beauty is preferable to much wealth.

Joy and sorrow, beauty and deformity, equally pass away.

People are crying up the rich and variegated plumage of the peacock, and he is himself blushing at the sight of his ugly feet.

Be not in the desire of thine own ease.

The severity of the master is more useful than the indulgence of the father.

I fear God and next to God I mostly fear them that fear him not.

Forgiveness is commendable, but apply not ointment to the wound of an oppressor.

A dog will never forget the crumb thou gavest him, though thou mayst afterwards throw a hundred stones at his head.

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