Ch 08 On Rules For Conduct In Life – Maxim 54
July 6, 2023Ch 08 On Rules For Conduct In Life – Maxim 51
July 6, 2023Ch 08 On Rules For Conduct In Life – Maxim 53
Although a sultan’s garment of honour is dear yet one’s own old robe is more dear; and though the food of a great man may be delicious, the broken crumbs of one’s own sack are more delicious.
Vinegar by one’s own labour and vegetables
Are better than bread received as alms, and veal.
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.