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Quote by Rumi

“Your hand opens and closes and opens and closes. If it were always a fist or always stretched open, you would be paralyzed.”

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Rumi, also known as Jalal al-Din Rumi, was a 13th-century Persian poet and Sufi mystic. His poetry is renowned for its profound philosophy, beautiful language, and strong emotions, and has had a profound impact on the world. more

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