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.
Whenever you argue with another wiser than yourself in order that others may admire your wisdom, they will discover your ignorance. wisdom
The rose and the thorn, and sorrow and gladness are linked together. sad
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
The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 more sayings from William Blake
32 more sayings from William Blake
Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 more views from Franz Grillparzer
6 more views from Franz Grillparzer
For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 wisdom & wit from Storm Jameson
2 wisdom & wit from Storm Jameson
To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 sayings from Victor Hugo
73 sayings from Victor Hugo