Ch 08 On Rules For Conduct In Life – Maxim 62
July 6, 2023Ch 08 On Rules For Conduct In Life – Maxim 59
July 6, 2023Ch 08 On Rules For Conduct In Life – Maxim 60
Mendacity resembles a violent blow, the scar of which remains, though the wound may be healed. Seest thou not how the brothers of Joseph became noted for falsehood, and no trust in their veracity remained, as Allah the most high has said: Nay but ye yourselves have contrived the thing for your own sake.
One habitually speaking the truth
Is pardoned when he once makes a slip
But if he becomes noted for lying,
People do not believe him even when speaking truth.
Sa di
Sa'di (c. 1213-1291) was a Persian poet and writer who is best known for his works "Bustan" and "Gulistan," which explore themes of morality, ethics, and human behavior. He was a leading figure in the Persian literary world of his time and his works continue to be celebrated for their wit, wisdom, and humanistic values.