Sadi's Scroll of Wisdom

Abu-Muḥammad Muṣliḥ al-Din bin Abdallah Shirazi better known by his pen-name as Saʿdi or, Saadi, was one of the major Persian poets of the medieval period. He is not only famous in Persian-speaking countries, but he has also been quoted in western sources. He is recognized for the quality of his writings, and the depth of his social and moral thoughts.
His best known works are Bustan ("The Orchard") completed in 1257 and Gulistan ("The Rose Garden") in 1258. Bustan is entirely in verse and co…