No 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.
SaadiShut the door of that house of pleasure which you hear resounding with the loud voice of a woman.
SaadiWhenever you argue with another wiser than yourself in order that others may admire your wisdom, they will discover your ignorance.
Saadi