Wisdom No. 77: Although the king's robe is precious, the clothes of ordinary people are themselves...
حکمت شماره ۷۷: خلعت سلطان اگر چه عزیز است، جامه خلقان خود به ...
Although the sultan's robe is precious, one's own simple clothes are more honorable, and although the feast of the nobles is delicious, the crumbs from one's own bag are more delightful.
خلعت سلطان اگر چه عزیز است، جامهٔ خلقان خود به عزت تر و خوان بزرگان اگر چه لذیذ است، خردهٔ انبان خود به لذت تر.
Vinegar and herbs from one's own labor,
Are better than the village headman's bread and lamb.
سرکه از دسترنج خویش و تره
بهتر از نان دهخدا و بره
Wisdom No. 77: Although the king's robe is precious, the clothes of ordinary people are themselves...
Book: Gulistan