Abū-Muhammad Muslih al-Dīn bin Abdallāh Shīrāzī, Saadi Shirazi, better known by his pen-name Saʿdī or simply Saadi, was one of the major Persian poets of the medieval period. He is not only famous in Persian-speaking countries, but has been quoted in western sources as well. He is recognized for the quality of his writings and for the depth of his social and moral thoughts. Saadi is widely recognized as one of the greatest poets of the classical literary tradition.
I fear God and next to God I mostly fear them that fear him not. fear
Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy. patience
Whenever you argue with another wiser than yourself in order that others may admire your wisdom, they will discover your ignorance. wisdom
The rose and the thorn, and sorrow and gladness are linked together. sad