Everyone, whether he is self-denying or self-indulgent, is seeking after the Beloved. Every place may be the shrine of love, whether it be mosque or synagogue.
HAFEZIt is written on the gate of heaven: Nothing in existence is more powerful than destiny. And destiny brought you here, to this page, which is part of your ticket-as all things are-to return to God.
More Hafez Quotes
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God disguised as myriad things, and playing a game of tag has kissed you and said, “You’re it. I mean you’re really it. Now it does not matter what you believe or feel. For something wonderful, something major-league wonderful, is someday going to happen.”
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Now is the time to know that all that you do is sacred.
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Your life within God’s arms, Your dance within God’s arms, Is already Perfect!
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Words have no language which can utter the secrets of love; and beyond the limits of expression is the expounding of desire.
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I am happy even before I have a reason.
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All your wounds from craving love Exist because of heroic deeds.
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The great religions are the ships, Poets the life boats. Every sane person I know has jumped overboard.
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If, like the prophet Noah, you have patience in the distress of the flood, Calamity turns aside, and the desire of a thousand years comes forth.
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The earth has disappeared beneath my feet, It fled from all my ecstasy. Now like a singing air creature I feel the rose keep opening.
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Run my dear, From anything, That may not strengthen, Your precious budding wings.
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Pulling out the chair beneath your mind And watching you fall upon God What else is there for Hafiz to do that is any fun in this world!
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What we speak becomes the house we live in.
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The sun will stand as your best man And whistle When you have found the courage To marry forgiveness When you have found the courage to marry Love.
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I know you have a hundred complex cases against God in court, but never mind, let’s just get out of this mess.
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Grieve not because thou understand-not life’s mystery; behind the veil is concealed many a delight.
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