Do not surrender your grief so quickly Let it cut more deeply Let it ferment and season you As few human or divine ingredients can Something is missing in my heart tonight That has made my eyes so soft And my voice so tender And my need of God so absolutely clear.
HAFEZHow seek the way which leadeth to our wishes? By renouncing our wishes. The crown of excellence is renunciation.
More Hafez Quotes
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Poetry reveals that there is no empty space.
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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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Be content with what thou hast received, and smooth thy frowning forehead, for the door of choice is not open either to thee or me.
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All your wounds from craving love Exist because of heroic deeds.
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When you can make others laugh with jokes that belittle no one and your words always unite, Hafiz will vote for you to be God.
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When all your desires are distilled; You will cast just two votes: To love more, And be happy.
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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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Start seeing everything as God, But keep it a secret.
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There are different wells within your heart. Some fill with each good rain, Others are far too deep for that.
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Let tenderness pour from your eyes, the way sun gazes warmly on earth.
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We have not come here to take prisoners But to surrender ever more deeply To freedom and joy.
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The Truth has shared so much of Itself with me That I can no longer call myself A man, a woman, an angel, Or even pure Soul.
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Oh, you who are trying to learn the marvel of Love through the copy book of reason, I’m very much afraid that you will never really see the point.
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Happiness is right in front of you.
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The world is a bride of surpassing beauty-but remember that this maiden is never bound to anyone.
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