Hekayat 34 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi

Posted on December 02, 2024 by @hamed 5 1

English Translation for Hekayat

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.

متن حکایت

کارها به صبر بر آید و مُستَعجِل به سر در آید.

به چشمِ خویش دیدم در بیابان

که آهسته سَبَق بُرد از شتابان

سمندِ بادپای از تک فرو ماند

شتربان هم‌چنان آهسته می‌راند

hamed
@hamed Dec. 2, 2024, 7:12 p.m.

Saadi's wisdom here underscores the value of patience and steady effort over haste and impatience. It teaches us that consistency and perseverance often lead to success, even in the face of seemingly faster competition. His timeless insights continue to resonate with valuable lessons for everyday life.