Gulistan of Saadi On the Excellence of Contentment  Story 12   One of the ulemas had many eaters to provide for and only a slender...

Gulistan of Saadi On the Excellence of Contentment  Story 11   A brave warrior who had received a dreadful wound in the Tatar war was...

Gulistan of Saadi On the Excellence of Contentment  Story 10   A grain dealer to whom Sufis were owing some money asked them for it...

Gulistan of Saadi On the Excellence of Contentment  Story 9   A sick man having been asked what his heart desired replied: 'That it may...

Gulistan of Saadi On the Excellence of Contentment  Story 8   One of the philosophers forbade his son to eat much because repletion keeps people...

Gulistan of Saadi On the Excellence of Contentment  Story 7   Two Khorasani dervishes traveled together. One of them, being weak, broke his fast every...

Gulistan of Saadi On the Excellence of Contentment  Story 6   It is narrated in the life of Ardeshir Babekan that he asked an Arab...

Gulistan of Saadi On the Excellence of Contentment  Story 5   A man often made vows of repentance but broke them again till one of...

Gulistan of Saadi On the Excellence of Contentment  Story 4   One of the kings of Persia had sent an able physician to wait upon...

Gulistan of Saadi On the Excellence of Contentment  Story 3   'We are contented with dry bread and a patched robe For it is easier...