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“There's some sort of exchange that goes on between human beings that is one of the highest things we do.”

Quote by Coleman Barks

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Coleman Barks is an American poet renowned for his translations of Rumi's poetry. Born on April 23, 1937, Barks has introduced the essence of Rumi's work to a modern English-speaking audience, capturing the spiritual and philosophical depth of the original Persian texts. more

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