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Sheikh Muslih-uddin Sa'di Shirazi
Gulistan of Sa'di

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  • Chapter II - THE MORALS OF DERVISHES
    • Story 49
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Story 49
 
 
  A sage having been asked whether liberality or bravery is better
replied: 'He who possesses liberality needs no bravery.'
 
 
        It is written on the tomb of Behram Gur:
        'A liberal hand is better than a strong arm.'
 
 
  Hatim Tai has passed away but for ever
  His high name will remain celebrated for beneficence.
  Set aside the zekat from thy property because the exuberant vines
  When pruned by the vintner will yield more grapes.
 
 
 



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