I heard of a dervish who was burning in the fire of poverty, patching his cloak, and saying to comfort his poor heart:

Let us be content with dry bread and a patched garment

For the burden of one's own hardship is better than the burden of obligation to people

Someone said to him: Why do you sit here when so-and-so in this city has a generous nature and widespread generosity, has devoted himself to serving free men and sits at the door of hearts. If he becomes aware of your situation as it is, he will consider it an obligation and a blessing to respect the wishes of dear ones.

He said: Silence! For dying in obscurity is better than taking one's need before anyone.

Patching is better and adhering to the corner of patience

Than writing a plea to the nobles for a garment

Truly, it is equal to the torment of hell

To go for the intercession of a neighbor in paradise