This place where you are right now, God circled on a map for you.
—Hafez
I wish I could show you, when you are lonely or in darkness, the astonishing Light of your own Being.
—Hafez
Fear is the cheapest room in the house.I would like to see you living in better conditions.
—Hafez
Topics: Fear, Courage
Greatness is always built on this foundation: the ability to appear, speak and act, as the most common man.
—Hafez
One regret dear world, that I am determined not to have when I am lying on my deathbed is that I did not kiss you enough.
—Hafez
Topics: Remorse, Regret, Disappointment
In time of trouble avert not thy face from hope, for the soft marrow abideth in the hard bone.
—Hafez
Topics: Hope
On the neck of a young man sparkles no gem so gracious as enterprise.
—Hafez
Topics: Youth
Be content with what thou hast received, and smooth thy frowning forehead.
—Hafez
Topics: Appreciation, Blessings, Gratitude
There is an ambush everywhere from the army of accidents; therefore the rider of life runs with loosened reins.
—Hafez
Topics: Misfortune
When all your desires are distilled you will cast just two votes: To love more, and be happy.
—Hafez
Even after all this time the sun never says to the earth,’You owe me.’ Look what happens with a love like that, it lights the whole sky.
—Hafez
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