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Ch 08 On Rules For Conduct In Life - Maxim 65

When God draws the sword of wrath, prophets and saints draw in their heads, but if he casts a look of grace, he converts wicked into virtuous men. If at the resurrection he addresses us in anger What chance of pardon will even prophets have? Say: ‘Remove the veil from the face of mercy Because sinners entertain hopes of pardon. ’ THE GULISTAN OF SA'DI Translated by Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890)