it was said do not buy what you do not need for you will soon sell what you do not need. some of the wise men claimed that he found in the persians will o man there is no kinship between you and the country to which you are so the best country is that which suits you the best time is that which improves you the best people are those who benefit you the best water is that which quenches your thirst the best beasts are those which carry you the best clothing is that which covers you the best trade is that which makes you profitable the best knowledge is that which guides you and the best beauty is that which you find pleasing even if it is ugly. it was said the best craftsmanship is silk and the best trade is fine linen.
وكان يقال لا تشتروا ما ليس لكم إليه حاجة فيوشك أن تبيعوا مالا تستغنون عنه. وزعم بعض الحكماء، أنه وجد في وصية الفرس أيها الإنسان ليس بينك وبين بلد أنت به نسب، فخير البلدان ما وافقك، وخير الدهر ما أصلحك، وخير الناس من نفعك، وخير الماء ما أرواك، وخير الدواب ما حملك، وخير الثياب ما سترك، وخير التجارة ما أربحك، وخير العلم ما هداك، وأحسن الحسن ما استحسنته وإن كان قبيحا، وكان يقال خير الصناعة الخز وخير التجارة البز.