Hekayat 27 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi

English Translation for Hekayat
Whoever advises the obstinate, is in need of advice themselves.
متن حکایت
هر که نصیحت ِ خودرای میکند، او خود به نصیحتگری محتاج است.
Whoever advises the obstinate, is in need of advice themselves.
هر که نصیحت ِ خودرای میکند، او خود به نصیحتگری محتاج است.
Saadi's words here highlight the irony that those who attempt to advise stubborn individuals often need guidance themselves. It's a reminder of the importance of humility and self-awareness in offering counsel to others. Saadi's teachings continue to resonate with deep wisdom and insight into human behavior.