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In the sea there are countless treasures, But if you desire safety, it is on the shore.

Saadi

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Saadi
Poet
Writer
Shiraz city
Saadi Shirazi
Islamic
Treasure
Safety
Sea
Poetry
Wisdom
Treasures
Desire
Countless
Shore

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