Gulistan of Saadi | On the Advantages of Silence | Story 3
Gulistan of Saadi On the Advantages of Silence Story 3 An intelligent youth possessed an abundant share of accomplishments and discreet behavior so that...
Gulistan of Saadi | On the Advantages of Silence | Story 2
Gulistan of Saadi On the Advantages of Silence Story 2 A merchant, having suffered the loss of a thousand dinars, enjoined his son not...
Gulistan of Saadi | On the Advantages of Silence | Story 1
Gulistan of Saadi On the Advantages of Silence Story 1 I said to a friend that I have chosen rather to be silent than to...
Gulistan of Saadi | On the Excellence of Contentment | Story 29
Gulistan of Saadi On the Excellence of Contentment Story 29 I heard that a dervish, sitting in a cave, had closed the doors upon...
Gulistan of Saadi | On the Excellence of Contentment | Story 28
Gulistan of Saadi On the Excellence of Contentment Story 28 It is related that an athlete had been reduced to the greatest distress by adverse...
Gulistan of Saadi | On the Excellence of Contentment | Story 27
Gulistan of Saadi On the Excellence of Contentment Story 27 A thief said to a mendicant: 'Art thou not ashamed to stretch out thy...
Gulistan of Saadi | On the Excellence of Contentment | Story 26
Gulistan of Saadi On the Excellence of Contentment Story 26 I have seen a fat fool, dressed in a costly robe, with a turban...
Gulistan of Saadi | On the Excellence of Contentment | Story 25
Gulistan of Saadi On the Excellence of Contentment Story 25 A man whose hands and feet had been amputated killed a millipede and a...
Gulistan of Saadi | On the Excellence of Contentment | Story 24
Gulistan of Saadi On the Excellence of Contentment Story 24 A weak fisherman caught a strong fish in his net and not being able...
Gulistan of Saadi | On the Excellence of Contentment | Story 23
Gulistan of Saadi On the Excellence of Contentment Story 23 I heard about a wealthy man who was as well known for his avarice...