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Saadi Shirazi

Persian poet, mentioned as a representative of Eastern wisdom.

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Also known as Saadi

First appearance: i uses of great men

Saadi Shirazi shows up with force in V: Shakespeare; or, the Poet. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Quoted for his cheerful defiance of repentance, illustrating the firm and cheerful temper of true bards.
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WSWilliam Shakes…HOHomerGCGeoffrey ChaucerJBJakob BöhmeJLJohn LockeSSSaadi Shirazi

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  • Cultural and Historical Exemplars
  • Philosophers and Poets

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