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“Come, for the House of Hope is built on sand: bring wine, for the fabric of life is as weak as the wind.”

Quote by Hafez

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Hafez, whose real name was Muhammad ibn Shams al-Din al-Mo'alla, is one of the greatest poets in the history of Persian literature. Born in 1326 and died in 1389, Hafez is renowned for his lyrical poetry, which is filled with profound reflections on love, life, religion, and philosophy. more

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