Hekayats
Hekayat, a distinctive genre of Persian literature, typically consists of a concise narrative or a nugget of wisdom, often embellished with poetic verses. These short tales, rich in symbolism and moral lessons, have played a significant role in shaping Persian culture and storytelling traditions.
Hekayat 40 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi
by @hamed
Not everyone who is skilled in argument is honest in dealing.
Many a graceful figure hidden under a cloak,
When unveiled, turns out to be an old woman.
Hekayat 39 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi
by @hamed
From a soulless body, no obedience will come, and a shell without a kernel has no worth.
Hekayat 38 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi
by @hamed
Do not reveal the hidden faults of others, for you will disgrace them and make yourself untrustworthy.
Whoever studies knowledge but does not practice it is like someone who plows but does not sow.
Hekayat 37 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi
by @hamed
Whoever sits with the wicked, will see no good.
If an angel sits with a devil,
They will learn fear, deceit, and treachery.
You will not learn goodness from the wicked,
A wolf will never become a furrier.
Hekayat 36 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi
by @hamed
Whoever debates with someone more knowledgeable than themselves, so that others may think they are wise, it becomes known that they are foolish.
When a superior speaks,
Even if you know, do not object.
Hekayat 35 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi
by @hamed
There is nothing better for a fool than silence, and if he knew this benefit, he would not be a fool.
If you do not have the perfection of wisdom,
It is better to keep your tongue in your mouth.
A person's speech reveals their flaws,
Just as an empty …
Hekayat 34 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi
by @hamed
Work gets done with patience, but the hasty one fails.
I saw with my own eyes in the desert
That the slow overtook the fast.
The wind-footed horse was left behind,
While the camel driver continued at a steady pace.
Hekayat 33 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi
by @hamed
Whatever rises quickly, does not last long.
I've heard that in the East,
They make a Chinese bowl in forty years,
Yet they make a hundred in a day in Marvdasht,
Thus, you can see the difference in value.
A small bird comes out of its egg and seeks sustenance, …
Hekayat 32 from Chapter 8 of Glestan of Saadi
by @hamed
Whoever does not do good in times of strength will face hardship in times of weakness.
There is no one more ill-fated than the oppressor,
For in times of calamity, they have no friends.
Hekayat 31 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi
by @hamed
Ten men can eat from one table, but two dogs will not share a carcass. The greedy is hungry even with the world at their disposal, and the content is full with a piece of bread. The wise have said: Contentment is better wealth than having a great fortune.
A …
Hekayat 30 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi
by @hamed
Everyone sees their own intellect as perfect and their own child as beautiful.
A Jew and a Muslim were arguing
To the point that their conversation made me laugh
In frustration, the Muslim said: If this deed of mine
Is not valid, God, may you end the life of …