Kalila wa Dimna · Educational adaptation inspired by Ibn al-MuqaffaʿOriginal educational adaptation inspired by Kalila wa Dimna; not a verbatim quotation.
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Selected sentence translationTwo companions travelled to a nearby city. On the road, one of them became tired and sat under a tree. His companion carried some of his luggage and gave him water. After a short while, the man stood up and they continued the journey together. In the evening, they reached the city safely. They understood that a true companion is known in times of need.