“صداقت” in the Masnavi

She spoke openly to the physician of her homeland, her former masters, and her fellow townsfolk.

The honest promises and gentle kindness of that divine physician freed the sick handmaiden from fear.

Some promises are true and pleasing to the heart, while others are false and distressful.

The promise of the generous is a flowing treasure, while the promise of the unworthy becomes the torment of the soul.