Cryptoquote Spoiler – 09/08/16

“The rose and the thorn, and sorrow and gladness are linked together.”   —   Saadi

(Another non-western quote!  But, this is NOT the first Saadi quote that’s been used for the Cryptoquote, folks.  We had a great one on 12/20/13!  He was a . . . Persian of persuasion!  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

Cryptoquote Spoiler – 12/20/13

English: The tomb of Saadi (Aramgah-e-saadi) in Shiraz, Iran Deutsch: Das Grab von Saadi (Aramgah-e-saadi) in Schiraz, Iran Français : Le mausolée de Saadi (Aramgah-e-saadi) à Chiraz Chiraz, Iran (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

“To give pleasure to a single heart by a single kind act is better than a thousand head-bowings in prayer.”   —   Saadi

(. . . or Hail Marys, or any dogmatic activities.  They don’t want you to know that your individual actions can result in so much good.  Gotta toe that line, pilgrims!  Be well and do good.  You can do it folks . . . all by your individual selves.)   —   YUR

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