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.

Wording recorded in the collection; original language not established.

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.

Ferdowsi · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 505

Wording recorded in the collection; original language not established.

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.

Ferdowsi · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 130

Wording recorded in the collection; original language not established.

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.

Ferdowsi · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 153

Wording recorded in the collection; original language not established.

The man who talketh much and never acteth will not be held in reputation by anyone.

Ferdowsi · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 182

Wording recorded in the collection; original language not established.

If passion gaineth the mastery over reason, the wise will not count thee amongst men.

Ferdowsi · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 2