Gulistan of Saadi
The Morals of Dervishes
Story 46
A faqih had a very ugly daughter and when she attained puberty no one was inclined to marry her in
spite of her dowry and wealth.
Bad is the brocade and damask cloth
Which is upon an ugly bride.
At last it became necessary to marry her to a blind man and it is related that on the said occasion a
physician arrived from Serandip who was able to restore sight to the blind. The faqih, being asked
why he had not put his son-in-law under treatment, replied: ‘I fear that if he is able to see he will
divorce my daughter.’
It is better if the husband of an ugly woman is blind.
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