Over 40,000 Famous Quotes Sorted By Topic and Author

The bird alighteth not on the spread net when it beholds another bird in the snare. Take warning by the misfortunes of others, that others may not take example from you.
Topic: Caution
Author: Saadi
The beloved of the Almighty are the rich who have the humility of the poor, and the poor who have the magnanimity of the rich.
Topic: Cliches
Author: Saadi
The rose and the thorn, and sorrow and gladness are linked together.
Topic: Contrast
Author: Saadi
I fear God, and next to God I chiefly fear him who fears Him not.
Topic: God
Author: Saadi
The beloved of the Almighty are: the rich who have the humility of the poor, and the poor who have the magnanimity of the rich.
Topic: Humility
Author: Saadi
Whoever acquires knowledge but does not practice it, is as one who plows but does not sow.
Author: Saadi
An enemy to whom you show kindness becomes your friend, excepting lust, the indulgence of which increases its enmity.
Topic: Lust
Author: Saadi
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