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A dervish, whose prayers met with answers, made his appearance, and Hejaj Yusuf, calling him, said: “Utter a good prayer for me”, whereon the dervish exclaimed: ‘O God, take his life.” He replied: “For God’s sake, what prayer is this?” The dervish rejoined: “It is a good prayer for thee and for all Musalmans.”
O tyrant, who oppressest thy subjects,
How long wilt thou persevere in this?
Of what use is authority to thee?
To die is better for thee than to oppress men.
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.