God preserve us! If men knew what is done in secret, no one would be free from the interference of others.
SaadiNo reliance can be placed on the friendship of kings, nor vain hope put in the melodious voice of boys; for that passes away like a vision, and this vanishes like a dream.
SaadiWhoever recounts to you the faults of your neighbour will doubtless expose your defects to others.
Saadi