“Be thou good thyself, and let people speak evil of thee; it is better than to be wicked, and that they should consider thee as good.”
Quote by Saadi
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Saadi
Saadi (1210-1291), a Persian poet, is considered one of the greatest poets in the history of Persian literature. His works are renowned for their profound philosophical insights and beautiful poetic form, with masterpieces such as 'Bustan' and 'Gulistan'. Saadi's poetry has had a profound impact on literature, philosophy, and thought, and has been translated into many languages. more
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