“A thousand for his love expired each day, And those who saw his face, in blank dismay Would rave and grieve and mourn their lives away- To die for love of that bewitching sight Was worth a hundred lives without his light. None could survive his absence patiently, None could endure this king's proximity- How strange it was that man could neither brook The presence nor the absence of his look!”
Quote by Farid al-Din Attar
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Farid al-Din Attar
Farid al-Din Attar was a Persian poet, philosopher, and Sufi mystic, born in Nishapur in 1145 and died in 1220. Renowned for his Sufi poetry, his most celebrated work is 'Mantiq al-Tayr' (The Conference of the Birds), a philosophical allegory that delves into the spiritual journey towards enlightenment. Attar's poetry is celebrated for its profound spiritual insights and rich imagery, making him a significant figure in Persian literature and Sufi thought. more
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