One had some knowledge of astronomy

But he was drunk with the heady pride of arrogance

He came to Koushiar from a distant road

With a heart full of devotion, and a head full of pride

The wise one had looked upon him and turned his sight away

He did not learn a word from him

When the one without benefit decided to travel again

The wise man, with his head held high, said to him

You think yourself full of wisdom

But how can one who is full carry anything else?

You go away empty, claiming to be full of power

Come empty, so that you may be filled with meanings

From existence in the world, in the manner of Saadi

Empty yourself and return filled with knowledge