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."
