Sunlight fell upon the wall; the wall received a borrowed splendor. Why set your heart on a piece of earth, O simple one? Seek out the source which shines forever.
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"Sunlight fell upon the wall; the wall received a borrowed splendor. Why set your heart on a piece of earth, O simple one? Seek out the source which shines forever." — Rumi
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Sunlight fell upon the wall; the wall received a borrowed splendor. Why set your heart on a piece of earth, O simple one? Seek out the source which shines forever. — Rumi
About Rumi
Rumi was a Poet (1207–1273).
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Who said "Sunlight fell upon the wall; the wall received a borrowed splendor. Why set you…"?
This quote is attributed to Rumi, a Poet.
When did Rumi live?
Rumi lived from 1207 – 1273.