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“Everything you possess of skill, and wealth, and handicraft, wasn't it first merely a thought and a quest?”

Quote by Rumi

Book:The Rumi Collection: An Anthology of Translations of Mevlâna Jalâluddin Rumi

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The Rumi Collection: An Anthology of Translations of Mevlâna Jalâluddin Rumi

The Rumi Collection is a compilation of various translations of the poetry and prose of Mevlâna Jalâluddin Rumi, a renowned figure in Sufi literature. The collection aims to provide readers with access to Rumi's spiritual and philosophical teachings, which have influenced both religious and secular thought over the centuries. more

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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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Source: The Rumi Collection: An Anthology of Translations of Mevlâna Jalâluddin Rumi