“ People are crying up the rich and variegated plumage of the peacock, and he is himself blushing at the sight of his ugly feet. Saadi
“ Whenever you argue with another wiser than yourself in order that others may admire your wisdom, they will discover your ignorance. Saadi
“ However much you study, you cannot know without action. A donkey laden with books is neither an intellectual nor a wise man. Empty of essence, what learning has he whether upon him is firewood or book… Saadi
“ Roam abroad in the world, and take thy fill of its enjoyments before the day shall come when thou must quit it for good. Saadi
“ In the name of Him Who created and sustains the world, the Sage Who endowed tongue with speech. He attains no honor who turns the face from the doer of His mercy. The kings of the earth prostate thems… Saadi
