Sa di

Here you will find the Poem Ch 08 On Rules For Conduct In Life - Maxim 48 of poet Sa di

Ch 08 On Rules For Conduct In Life - Maxim 48

A rich profligate is a lump of earth gilded and a pious dervish is a sweetheart besmeared with earth. The latter is the patched garment of Moses and the former is the bejewelled beard of Pharaoh. Nevertheless good men retain a cheerful countenance in adversity whilst the rich droop their heads even in prosperity.

 Who possesses wealth and dignity but therewith 
 Succours not those whose minds are distressed, 
 Inform him that no kind of wealth and dignity 
 He will enjoy in the mansion of the next world.