Do good even to the wicked; it is as well to shut a dog's mouth with a crumb. - Saadi

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Saadi

Do good even to the wicked; it is as well to shut a dog's mouth with a crumb.

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A wise man among the ignorant is as a beautiful girl in the company of blind men.

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Human beings are members of a whole, In creation of one essence and soul. If one member is afflicted with pain, Other members uneasy will remain. If you have no sympathy for human pain, The name of human you cannot retain.

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I fear God the most, but after Him, I fear those who don't fear Him.

Fear, Fear God, God

You who feel no pain at the suffering of others It is not fitting for you to be called human.

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Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy.

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