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“I never saw any lamp shining more brilliantly than the lamp of silence.”

Quote by Bayazid Bastami

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Bayazid Bastami

Bayazid Bastami, born and died between 804 and 874, was a scholar of an unknown profession. His life and achievements are not well-documented, but he may have had a significant impact on culture and academia during his time. more

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