Hekayat 25 from Chapter 3 of Golestan of Saadi

I saw a fat fool, wearing a precious robe, riding an Arabian horse, and with an Egyptian turban on his head.

Someone said: “Saadi! How do you see this fine silk on this ignorant animal?”

I replied:

“A donkey resembles a calf with a body that bellows.”

“A beautiful creation is better than a thousand silk robes.”

"You cannot call this animal a human,

Except for his robe, turban, and outward appearance.

Look at all his possessions and existence,

And you will see nothing lawful except his blood."