Abū-Muhammad Muslih al-Dīn bin Abdallāh Shīrāzī, Saadi Shirazi, better known by his pen-name Saʿdī or simply Saadi, was one of the major Persian poets of the medieval period. He is not only famous in Persian-speaking countries, but has been quoted in western sources as well. He is recognized for the quality of his writings and for the depth of his social and moral thoughts. Saadi is widely recognized as one of the greatest poets of the classical literary tradition.
The rose and the thorn, and sorrow and gladness are linked together. sadness
Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy. patience
I fear God and next to God I mostly fear them that fear him not. fear
Whenever you argue with another wiser than yourself in order that others may admire your wisdom, they will discover your ignorance. wisdom
There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting. 3 quotes from John Millington Synge
3 quotes from John Millington Synge
Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy. 28 views from William Butler Yeats
28 views from William Butler Yeats
Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. 27 other views from Dave Barry
27 other views from Dave Barry
We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English. 74 quotes from Winston Churchill
74 quotes from Winston Churchill