6 Quotes & Sayings By Hafez

Hafez is the pen name of the Persian poet and mystic Jalal ad-Din Rumi (1207-1273). Rumi's life has become a window into the Sufi mystics of the Golden Age of Persia. At the heart of his teachings are three things: God, love, and service. If you have never read his poetry, you are in for a treat Read more

It is one of the most beautifully written pieces of literature in any language. His work has been translated into many languages including English, Persian, German, Spanish, French, Turkish, Swedish, Indonesian, Portuguese and Russian.

What does life give me in the end but sorrow?...
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What does life give me in the end but sorrow? What do love's good and evil send but sorrow? I've only seen one true companion - pain, And I have known no faithful friend but sorrow. Hafez
And still, after all this time, The sun never says...
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And still, 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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Be content with what thou hast received and smooth thy frowning forehead. Hafez
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In time of trouble avert not thy face from hope for the soft marrow abi-deth in the hard bone. Hafez
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Send a bouquet of your face with the morning breeze. Hafez