Firdausi Browse All Authors Top 14 quotes by Firdausi The man who talketh much and never acteth will not be held in reputation by anyone. Firdausi A wise man knows what he says, A fool says what he knows. Firdausi Keep thy heart afar from sorrow, and be not anxious about the trouble which is not yet come. Firdausi Leave not the business of to-day to be done to-morrow; for who knoweth what may be thy condition to-morrow? The rose-garden, which to-day is full of flowers, when to-morrow thou wouldst pluck a rose, may not afford thee one. Firdausi Watch over thy expenditure, for he who through vain glory spendeth uselessly what he hath on empty follies, will receive neither return nor praise from anyone. Firdausi Women are ever masters when they like, And cozen with their kindness; they have spells Superior to the wand of the magicians; And from their lips the words of wisdom fall, Like softest music on the listening ear. Firdausi If thou desirest that the pure in heart should praise thee, lay aside anger; be not a man of many words; and parade not thy virtues in the face of others. Firdausi If passion gaineth the mastery over reason, the wise will not count thee amongst men. Firdausi Adorn thy mind with knowledge, for knowledge maketh thy worth. Firdausi Trust not thy secret to a confidant, for he too will have his associates and friends; and it will spread abroad through the whole city, and men will call thee weak-headed. Firdausi Choose knowledge, if thou desirest a blessing from the Universal Provider; for the ignorant man cannot raise himself above the earth, and it is by knowledge that thou must render thy soul praiseworthy. Firdausi In no wise ask about the faults of others, for he who reporteth the faults of others will report thine also. Firdausi In this world, however little happiness may have been our portion, yet have we no desire to die. Whether he can speak of life as cheerful and delicate, or as full of pain, anxiety, and sorrow, never yet have I seen one who wished to die. Firdausi Increase in goodness as long as thou art here, that, when thou departest, in that thou mayest still be joyful. According to our words and deeds in this life will be the remembrance of us in the world. Firdausi
