The wise man tells not what he knows. It is not prudent to sport with one's head by revealing the king's secrets

The wise man tells not what he knows. It is not prudent to sport with one's head by revealing the king's secrets

Saadi, the renowned Persian poet and philosopher, often emphasized the importance of wisdom and discretion in his writings. One of his famous sayings is, “The wise man tells not what he knows. It is not prudent to sport with one's head by revealing the king's secrets.” This statement reflects Saadi’s belief in the value of keeping knowledge and information to oneself, especially when it involves sensitive or confidential matters.