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On Friends and Enemies
by: Saadi (c. 1213-1291)
translated by Edward S. Holden
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I am displeased with the company of friends
To whom my bad qualities appear to be good;
They fancy my faults are virtues and perfection;
My thorns they believe to be rose and jessamine.
Say! where is the bold and quick enemy
To make me aware of my defects?
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