Representative Men · Character
Saadi Shirazi
Persian poet, mentioned as a representative of Eastern wisdom.
minor
Also known as Saadi
First appearance: i uses of great men
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Quoted for his cheerful defiance of repentance, illustrating the firm and cheerful temper of true bards.
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