The camel calf said to its mother:

“After leaving, at last, time will sleep.”

She said, “If the reins are in my hand

You have not seen anyone load the camel in the caravan.”

Destiny steers the ship wherever it wishes

And if the captain is in pain, his garment will wear thin.

Do not, Sa'di, look to others' hands

For the provider is none but the Lord.

If you are a seeker of truth and knock at the doors

If He shuts them, no one else will answer.

If He crowns you, raise your head high

And if not, let your head bow in despair.