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.

Wording recorded in the collection; original language not established.

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.

Ferdowsi · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 55

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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

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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