Liberty is of more value than any gifts; and to receive gifts is to lose it. Be assured that men most commonly seek to oblige thee only that they may engage thee to serve them.
SaadiThe sons of Adam are formed from dust; if not humble as the dust, they fall short of being men.
SaadiWhoever recounts to you the faults of your neighbour will doubtless expose your defects to others.
SaadiIf thou art of elephant-strength or of lion-claw, still peace is, in my opinion, better than strife.
Saadi