Quotes by Saadi


Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy.
– Saadi
Nothing is so good for an ignorant man as silence; and if he was sensible of this he would not be ignorant.
– Saadi
O wise man, wash your hands of that friend who associates with your enemies.
– Saadi
Reveal not every secret you have to a friend, for how can you tell but that friend may hereafter become an enemy. And bring not all the mischief you are able to do upon an enemy, for he may one day become your friend.
– 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
Whatever is produced in haste goes hastily to waste.
– Saadi
Whenever you argue with another wiser than yourself in order that others may admire your wisdom, they will discover your ignorance.
– Saadi
The rose and the thorn, and sorrow and gladness are linked together.
– Saadi
I fear God and next to God I mostly fear them that fear him not.
– Saadi