Speak so between two enemies that thou mayest not be put to shame if they become friends. <br /> <br /> Between two men contention is like fire, <br /> The ill-starred back-biter being the wood-carrier. <br /> When both of them become friends again <br /> He will among them be unhappy and ashamed. <br /> To kindle fire between two men <br /> Is not wise but is to burn oneself therein. <br /> Converse in whispers with thy friends <br /> Lest thy sanguinary foe may hear thee. <br /> Take care of what thou sayest in front of a wall <br /> Because an ear may be behind the wall.<br /><br />Saadi Shirazi<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/ch-08-on-rules-for-conduct-in-life-admonition-05/
