Saadi: Independence is of more value than any gifts; and to receive gifts is to lose it. — Men most commonly seek to oblige the

Independence is of more value than any gifts; and to receive gifts is to lose it — Saadi

Independence is of more value than any gifts; and to receive gifts is to lose it. — Men most commonly seek to oblige thee only that they may engage thee to serve them.

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