A friend whom you have been gaining during your whole life, you ought not to be displeased with in a moment. A stone is many years becoming a ruby - take care that you do not destroy it in an instant against another stone.
SaadiIf thou art of elephant-strength or of lion-claw, still peace is, in my opinion, better than strife.
SaadiThat which is not allotted the hand cannot reach; what is allotted you will find wherever you may be.
Saadi