Whatever takes place quickly is not permanent. <br /> <br /> I have heard that eastern loam is made <br /> In forty days into a porcelain cup. <br /> A hundred are daily made in Baghdad. <br /> Hence thou seest also their price is vile. <br /> A little fowl issues from the egg and seeks food <br /> Whilst man’s progeny has no knowledge, sense or discernment. <br /> Nevertheless the former attains nothing when grown up <br /> Whilst the latter surpasses all beings in dignity and excellence. <br /> Glass is everywhere, and therefore of no account, <br /> But a ruby difficult to get, and therefore precious.<br /><br />Saadi Shirazi<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/ch-08-on-rules-for-conduct-in-life-maxim-21/
