I fear God and next to God I mostly fear them that fear him not. Saadi on fear
Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy. Saadi on patience
The rose and the thorn, and sorrow and gladness are linked together. Saadi on sad
Whenever you argue with another wiser than yourself in order that others may admire your wisdom, they will discover your ignorance. Saadi on wisdom
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. Saadi on caution
The bad fortune of the good turns their faces up to heaven; the good fortune of the bad bows their heads down to the earth. Saadi on fortune
The beloved of the Almighty are: the rich who have the humility of the poor, and the poor who have the magnamity of the rich. Saadi on humility