Ch 02 The Morals Of Dervishes Story 01
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Iskandur Rumi, having been asked how he had conquered the east and the west, considering that the treasures, territories, reigns and armies of former kings exceeded his own and they had not gained such a victory, replied: “Whatever country I conquered by the aid of God the most high, I abstained from distressing its population and spoke nothing but good of the king.”
The intelligent will not call him great
Who speaks ill of the great.
All this is nothing as it passes away:
Throne and luck, command and prohibition, taking and giving.
Injure not the name of those who have passed away
In order that thy own name may subsist.
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.