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Ch 08 On Rules For Conduct In Life - Story 02

A great man having been asked why he wore his seal-ring on his left hand, whereas the right possesses so much excellence, replied: ‘Knowest thou not that the meritorious are always neglected? ’ He who has created joy and distress Apportions either excellence or luck. THE GULISTAN OF SA'DI Translated by Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890)