Saadi Shirazi, the renowned Persian poet and moral philosopher, left behind a legacy of deep wisdom that still resonates across centuries. His insights into human nature, adversity, compassion, and the meaning of life have inspired millions. Here are ten of his most powerful life quotes translated into English:
“A man is insensible to the relish of prosperity until he has tasted adversity.”
“He who is a slave to his stomach seldom worships God.”
“The rose and the thorn, and sorrow and gladness are linked together.”
“Whoever travels the world, experiences more than a hundred books can teach.”
“A little and a little, collected together, becomes a great deal.”
“The wealth of a wise man is in his knowledge, not in his pocket.”
“He who does not spare himself will not spare others.”
“Human beings are members of a whole, in creation of one essence and soul.”
“The heart is like a mirror; do not cover it with dust.”