عالِم را نشاید که سفاهت از عامی به حلم درگذراند که هر دو طرف را زیان دارد: هیبت این کم شود و جهل آن مستحکم.
چو با سفله، گویی به لطف و خوشی
فزون گرددش کبر و گردنکشی
A scholar is not meekly to overlook the folly of a common person because thus both parties are injured; the dignity of the former being lessened, and the ignorance of the latter confirmed.
Speak gracefully and kindly to a low fellow, His pride and obstinacy will augment.