Sadi's Scroll of Wisdom: Page Index

Contents

Editorial Note

Introduction

Sadi's Scroll of Wisdom

In Praise of Muhammad

Address to the Soul

In Praise of Generosity

Description of Benevolence

In Condemnation of Parsimony

Description of Humility

In Condemnation of Pride

On the Excellence of Learning

As Regards Avoiding the Society of the Ignorant

Description of Justice

In Condemnation of Oppression

Description of Contentment

In Condemnation of Avarice

Description of Obedience and Worship

In Condemnation of Satan

In Explanation of the Wine of Affection and Love

As to the Nature of Fidelity

On the Excellence of Gratitude

In Explanation of Patience

Description of Rectitude

On the Vicissitudes of Fortune and Differences of Station

Against Placing Hope in Created Beings