Ali Taftian

“The remedy against want is to moderate your desires.”
― Saadi of Shiraz

“Every leaf of the tree becomes a page of the book, once the heart is opened and it has learnt to read.”
― Saadi of Shiraz

“Reveal not every secret you have to a friend, for how can you tell but that friend may hereafter become and enemy. And bring not all mischief you are able to upon an enemy, for he may one day become your friend.”
― Saadi

“People are crying up the rich and variegated plumage of the peacock, and he is himself blushing at the sight of his ugly feet.”
― Sa'di