Gulistān [Rose Garden, گُلِستان], ch. 2 "On the Morals of Dervishes," Story 28 (1258) [tr. Rehatsek/Newman (2004)] - Sa'adi | WIST Quotations
If you desire power, desire nothing but contentment, which is its own kingdom. Alternate translations: If you want riches, seek only for contentment which is inestimable wealth. [tr. Gladwin (1806)] Wouldest thou be rich, seek, but content to gain; For this a treasure is that ne'er will harm. [tr. Eastwick…
