When the belly is empty, the body becomes spirit; and when it is full, the spirit becomes body.
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A friend whom you have been gaining during your whole life, you ought not to be displeased with in a moment. A stone is many years becoming a ruby - take care that you do not destroy it in an instant against another stone.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Cherish your friendships, as they take time to build and can be easily damaged.
This quote by Saadi emphasizes the importance of valuing long-term friendships, suggesting that just as a stone takes years to become a precious ruby, friendships require nurturing and patience to develop. It warns against acting impulsively in moments of conflict, as this can lead to the loss of a valuable relationship that took years to cultivate.
Themes
FriendshipValueRelationshipsNurturingPatience
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech at a friend's wedding to emphasize the importance of lasting friendships.
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