Sa’di Shirazi
Abū-Muhammad Muslih al-Dīn, better known as Saadi Shirazi, (1210-1291 AD) was one of the great Persian poets of the medieval period. He is not only famous in Persian-speaking countries, but has also been quoted in western sources. He is recognized for the quality of his writings and for the depth of his social and moral thoughts. Saadi is widely recognized as one of the greatest masters of the classical literary tradition. His best known works are Bostan (The Orchard) completed in 1257 and Gulistan(The Rose Garden) in 1258. He is buried in north of Shiraz in a beautiful ‘garden tomb’, at a place of his choice.
One of his poems 'Bani Adam' (Human Being) is inscribed on United Nations building entrance in USA which reads as under:
Human beings are members of a whole,
In creation of one essence and soul.
If one member is afflicted with pain,
Other members uneasy will remain.
If you've no sympathy for human pain,
The name of human you cannot retain!